Quality Technician - Nights

Hendrickson; Navarre (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plans

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible spending account

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hendrickson in Navarre, OH is seeking an experienced QA Inspector to support product quality management. You will perform receiving inspections, calibrate gauges, and maintain documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve quality and efficiency.

The role requires two years of welding/fabrication/machining experience or QA exposure, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering or related technical degree preferred.
• Two years of welding, metal fabrication and machining experience a plus.
• Prior experience in Quality Assurance considered a plus.
• Must be computer literate (word processing, databases, and graphing software).
• GD&T knowledge beneficial to position.
• Analytical problem-solving with strong written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with different levels of management and production personnel.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, evaluate and record results of purchased components using proper inspection per Receiving Inspection Instructions.
• Record results of Receiving Inspections and feedback on vendor performance analysis.
• Inspect and evaluate components and suspensions returned from customers and specify work before stock return.
• Maintain gauge calibration system and ensure gauges are calibrated and documentation is kept.
• Collaborate with inventory control to maintain MRB area accuracy.
• Inspect assembled components for Intraax assembly and monitor wheel end assembly.
• All other activities as directed by management.

Skills

Welding

Metal fabrication

Machining

Quality Assurance

GD&T

Analytical problem solving

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Work with minimal supervision

Education

Engineering or related technical degree

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Graphing software

Job description

Position Purpose:

Carry out assignments from quality management, involved in assuring product quality. To maintain document control, calibration, product approval, weld control, and receiving inspection systems. To assist in operator training on quality related issues. To report needs and opportunities for improvement of overall product quality as requested by quality management.

Essential Functions:

• Inspect, evaluate and record results of purchased components using the proper inspection in accordance with Receiving Inspection Instructions.
• Record results of Receiving Inspections and follow established procedures in providing feedback on analysis of vendor performance.
• Inspect and evaluate components and suspensions returned from customers and specify work necessary before components can be returned to stock.
• Maintain gauge calibration system to insure gauges are calibrated to schedule and all proper documentation is maintained.
• Work with inventory control and other departments to maintain M.R.B. area. Ensure that area is controlled for accuracy.
• Inspect assembled components for Intraax assembly and monitor wheel end assembly.
• All other activities as directed by management

Education and Training:

Engineering or related technical degree preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of welding, metal fabrication and machining experience a plus.
• Prior experience in areas of Quality Assurance considered a plus.
• Must be computer literate (word processing, databases, and graphing software).
• Prior knowledge of GD&T considered beneficial to position.
• Must be proficient in analytical problem-solving techniques and possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with different levels of management and production personnel.
• Self-motivated.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands:

• Constant sitting and grasping
• Occasional driving, grasping and pinching
• Minimal standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing and reaching
• Lift up to 5 lbs.
• Carry up to 5 lbs. approximately 25 feet
• Push/Pull 10 lbs. of force 5 feet

Environmental Conditions:

Work Environment: Office/Administrative

Lighting: Adequate

Ventilation: Adequate

Temperature: Temperature Controlled with AC/Heat.

Behavioral Traits:

• Innovative - Feeling comfortable in fast-changing environments; being willing to take risks and to consider new and untested approaches
• Persuasive - Building commitment by convincing others and winning them over to your point of view
• Excitement - Operating with a good deal of energy, intensity and emotional expression; having a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved
• Tactical - Emphasizing the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands-on, practical strategies
• Feedback - Letting others know in a straightforward manner what you think of them, how well they have performed and if they have met your needs and expectations
• Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels
• Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs
• Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.
• Empathy - Demonstrating an active concern for people and their needs by forming close and supportive relationships with others

Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, travel, and disability insurance
• a flexible spending account
• 401K plans
• a pension plan
• paid holidays and vacation
• financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
• comprehensive wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.