Quality Technician - Montezuma - B Shift

Magna International; Montezuma (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Montezuma, Iowa seeks a Quality Technician to ensure product meets customer specifications through rigorous auditing. The role involves testing materials and components during manufacturing stages, monitoring quality systems, and documenting inspection results.

Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma and must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to use basic inspection equipment and a working knowledge of SPC. This permanent role promotes a commitment to quality and safety within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to use basic inspection equipment.
• Must have strong oral and written capabilities.
• Working knowledge of SPC is required.
• Statistical & problem-solving knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct materials and component testing at manufacturing stages.
• Prepare, conduct and report on testing.
• Monitor the utilization and efficiency of quality systems.
• Assist in entering SPC data after tooling adjustments.
• Perform floor audits and internal audits.
• Create inspection paperwork and enter into I Charts.

Skills

Basic inspection equipment usage

Basic to intermediate computer skills

Strong oral and written capabilities

Working knowledge of SPC

Statistical & problem-solving knowledge

Knowledge of quality systems

Knowledge of CMS for inventory

Basic knowledge of GD&T

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Quality Technician will ensure product meets customer specifications by auditing product for conformity.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct materials and component testing at the stages of manufacturing.
• Prepare, conduct and report on the applicable testing conducted.
• Red tag defective product and work with other departments to reach a consensus on root causes, action plans and corrective action.
• Monitor the utilization and efficiency of quality systems used in the workplace.
• Assist tool room in entering SPC data (Cap Studies) after tooling adjustments for SPC improvements.
• Respond to all initial quality Andon calls.
• Create GP12 inspection paperwork and enter into I Charts.
• Recommend solutions to ensure conformance to quality system requirements.
• Upkeep of records accumulated in production process.
• Perform annual red rabbit verifications, visually inspect red rabbit for damage and accuracy and re-validate.
• Perform floor audits and internal audits.
• Access, input and retrieve information from the computer.
• Assist with sample submission.
• Review, inspect and operate gages and check fixtures on the floor.
• Assist, when needed, in sorting and scrapping parts; pull old labels off containers.
• Help provide training for employees in quality methods.
• Follow and support Magna Body & Chassis Iowa and Magna’s operating principles.
• Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use basic inspection equipment.
• Must have basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Must have strong oral and written capabilities.
• Must have working knowledge of SPC.
• Statistical & problem-solving knowledge preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Working knowledge of CMS, Computerized Management System for inventory.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Physical Demands

Per functional job description.

Environmental Conditions

General factory environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International