Quality Technician I

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) in Thomson, GA is seeking a Quality Inspector to assess product conformance throughout manufacturing. You will interpret engineering drawings, perform dimensional and attribute checks, and ensure compliance with customer requirements.

Responsibilities include recording data, applying SPC where applicable, and assisting with MRB containment and reports. Proficiency with calipers/micrometers and blueprints is required; OSHA and manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within metal manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for metal fabrication.
• Strong attention to detail and measurement accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Inspect or test product throughout the manufacturing processes to determine conformance to standards.
• Record test data and apply SPC procedures where applicable.
• Document reports to validate deviations from existing standards.
• Assist calibration of tools and gauges as required.
• Operate measurement equipment (CMMs, profilometer, gauges, etc.).
• Coordinate MRB activities and support containment/sorting as directed.

Skills

Quality inspection

Dimensional analysis

Reporting & documentation

Blueprint reading

Statistical concepts

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gages

Coordinate Measuring Machines

Profilometer

Hardness tester

Optical comparators

Job description

• Inspect or test product throughout the manufacturing processes to determine if it is fit for conformance or customer requirements by interpreting engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or standards. This can include dimensional, attribute, performance, mechanical or chemical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical process control procedures where applicable.
• Documents reports to validate or identify details for deviations from existing standards, where and when required.
• Supports calibration of tools and gauges as required.
• Operates various types of measurement equipment required to evaluate product conformance (i.e. various coordinate measuring machines, profilometer, hardness tester, optical comparators, various gages (calipers, micrometers, protractors, etc.)
• Coordinates activities related to Material Review Board (MRB) or supports as directed. Supports containment and/or sorting activities as requested for external or internal sorts as directed by the quality department leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect or test product throughout the manufacturing processes to determine if it is fit for conformance or customer requirements by interpreting engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or standards. This can include dimensional, attribute, performance, mechanical or chemical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical process control procedures where applicable.
• Documents reports to validate or identify details for deviations from existing standards, where and when required.
• Supports calibration of tools and gauges as required.
• Operates various types of measurement equipment required to evaluate product conformance (i.e. various coordinate measuring machines, profilometer, hardness tester, optical comparators, various gages (calipers, micrometers, protractors, etc.)
• Coordinates activities related to Material Review Board (MRB) or supports as directed. Supports containment and/or sorting activities as requested for external or internal sorts as directed by the quality department leadership.

Job Skills Requirements

• Proficiency with quality inspection tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to the degree necessary.
• Ability to determine product status based on test and inspection results.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints as applicable to the manufacturing of metals.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Some physical demand; occasionally lifts light to medium-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 25 lbs/1-11 kgs) material.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to stand and / or walk constantly over a full work shift on concrete (8-12 hours).
• May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection must be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• The plant floor is not climate controlled