Quality Technician - Certified

General Sheet Metal Works Inc; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

General Sheet Metal Works Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to support quality initiatives in the fabrication environment. The role focuses on precision measurement, inspection, and contributing to process improvement within ISO framework.

Responsibilities include running CMM programs, interpreting blueprints, and maintaining calibration records while collaborating with customer quality representatives to address concerns.

Qualifications

• Certified Quality Technician preferred or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Use precision measuring instruments and testing equipment to determine conformance to specifications.
• Inspect, test, sort, or measure materials, products for conformance.
• Program and operate CMM equipment.
• Reject non-conforming items using defined processes.
• Analyze blueprints and data to determine inspection procedures and tools.
• Maintain cleanliness of the quality area and equipment.

Skills

Dependability

Problem Solving

Attendance/Punctuality

Peer Relations

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

Certified Quality Technician - Preferred

Tools

PC-DMIS programming

Height gauges

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

The Quality Technician reports directly to the Quality Manager and works collaboratively with personnel. There are no direct reports associated with this position.

Key Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of the Quality Technician is to use precision measuring instruments and testing equipment to determine conformance to required specifications.
• Inspects, tests, sorts, or measures materials, products and work for conformance to specifications.
• Programs and Operates CMM equipment
• Rejects non-conforming items using a defined process
• Analyzes and interprets blueprints, data, manuals, procedures and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.
• Maintains cleanliness of the quality area, tools and equipment at all times.
• Documents test results/procedures, or inspection data, and evaluate compliance with standards and submits to customer.
• Uses computers to enter, access, or retrieve data, to create reports, etc.
• Works closely with local customer quality representatives to investigate concerns or root causes and to evaluate improvement effectiveness.
• Maintains the plants ISO equipment calibration and performance records and perform calibrations as required by defined procedures.
• Customer satisfaction focus, involving face-to-face communication with individuals or teams.
• Works cooperatively with others to improve departmental metrics as required maximizing value and reducing costs.
• Performs audits which include, CI team plant audits, ISO internal audits, and dock audits.

Job Demands and Expectations

All Quality Technicians are expected to update job knowledge on an ongoing basis by identifying and participating in functionally related educational opportunities.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Certified Quality Technician - Preferred
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to produce coherent written documents that are free of mathematical, spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors, maintain an optimistic and supportive attitude, and maintain the strictest confidence regarding all issues and information regarding the companys operations, its employee, financial matters, and personal matters of which the employee may become aware in the course of their work.
• The individual will also maintain competency with the following programs and equipment: Microsoft Office suitPC-DMIS programming preferredOffice equipment; Computer, Phone, Fax, Scan, Copy, CameraHeight gauges, calipers, protractors, rules, micrometers, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprint specifications, and orthographic projection.
• Solidworks preferred
• In English; Ability to read, write, interpret and verbally communicate technical instructions
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication techniques
• General Competencies Dependability: Follows procedures and responds to management direction: takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits time necessary to reach goals; meets deadlines or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem Solving: Utilizes creative talents and skills to successfully resolve problems; develops solutions that work; works well with others to solve problems and resolve situations.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments prepared and on time.
• Peer Relations: Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; good communication skills; responds promptly and effectively to employee needs; solicits peer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance in a friendly productive manner; meets commitments to others.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates engaging presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.