Quality Technician I

Cadrex; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a Quality Technician I to support manufacturing practices through development, evaluation, and continual improvement of processes using quality concepts to consistently meet or exceed customer expectations of quality.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper documentation for shipping, applying GD&T, verifying PPAP and first article parts, and providing hands-on support to the floor with measuring techniques and documentation development.

Qualifications

• 1+ years working preferably in a metal fabrication environment with hands on inspection
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Write simple correspondence
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to perform arithmetic in all units, including fractions and decimals
• Compute rate, ratio, and percentage and interpret graphs
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, e‑mail and Internet usage
• Certification as a Quality Technician preferred
• Programming for FARO and Micro-Vu measurement equipment desired

Responsibilities

• Release product for shipping with proper documentation/certifications per customer requirements
• Apply basic GD&T concepts
• Proficient in dimensional verification of PPAP and first article parts
• Support production by interpreting/developing manufacturing documentation and teaching proper measuring techniques
• Provide technical inspection of manufactured and raw materials at receiving
• Collect data, evaluate, and present quality metrics
• Program and operate FARO and Micro-Vu equipment
• Attend department meetings as required

Skills

GD&T concepts

Dimensional verification

Interpreting manufacturing docs

Data collection

Quality metrics presentation

Measuring techniques

One-on-one communication

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

FARO measurement equipment

Micro-Vu measurement equipment

Job description

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Quality Technician I to directly support our manufacturing practices through development, evaluation, and continual improvement of processes using quality concepts, principles and methodologies with the goal of consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations of quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Release product for shipping by ensuring proper documentation/certifications are provided as outlined by customer requirements
• Understand and apply basic GD&T concepts
• Proficient in dimensional verification of PPAP and first article parts
• Provide direct support to the production floor by assisting with interpretation/development of manufacturing related documentation and providing or teaching proper measuring techniques
• Provide technical inspection of manufactured and raw materials at receiving" as outlined by the process
• Collect data, evaluate, and present quality metrics
• Program and operate FARO & Micro-Vu measurement equipment proficiently
• Attend department meetings as required

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years working preferably in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous improvement QMS with hands on inspection or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs
• Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, e‑mail software and the use of the Internet
• Certification as a Quality Technician preferred
• Programming for FARO and Micro-Vu Measurement Equipment desired

EDUCATION

Associate degree in related field preferred

LOCATION

Onsite

SCHEDULE

M-Th; 6:00am - 4:30pm

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX'S CORE VALUES

Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights‑out manufacturing capabilities for mid‑ to high‑volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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