Technician-Quality Assurance 2nd Shift

Atkor; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Atkore in Kokomo, Indiana seeks a Quality Technician (2nd shift, 3:30 pm–12:00 am) to ensure quality parts are produced and nonconforming items are contained. Responsibilities include inspection, first-piece verification, SPC awareness, and proper labeling of finished goods on the production floor.

You will read customer specs, operate measuring devices (tape, calipers, micrometer, digital protractor), and apply GD&T while maintaining safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degree or technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in quality inspections, measurement, and spec/print reading.
• SPC knowledge is a plus.
• AS400 and/or JD Edwards knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to read customer specs/prints and determine acceptance criteria.
• Experience using measuring devices: tape, calipers, micrometer, digital protractor.
• Strong GD&T understanding and math skills.
• Safety oriented; team player with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Atkore safety rules.
• Measure, inspect, and document first piece and ongoing production quality.
• Contain non-conforming parts to prevent escapes.
• Label finished goods and identify suspect, rework, or defective product.
• Ensure packaging meets customer requirements.
• On the production floor, perform inspections and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Follow supervision for all duties.
• Complete integrity immersion program within 3 months.
• Plan, organize, and support QA programs within 6 months.
• Aim for operational excellence and strong customer satisfaction.

Skills

Quality inspections

Measurement

Spec/print reading

GD&T

Communication

Team player

Safety oriented

5S/lean

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

AS400

JD Edwards

Tape measure

Calipers

Micrometer

Digital protractor

Job description

Quality Technician: 2nd Shift (currently 3:30 pm - 12:00 am)

We are currently looking for a Quality Technician to be based out of Kokomo Indiana, reporting to the Quality Supervisor. The Quality Technician will be responsible for ensuring quality parts are being produced during their shift and any nonconforming parts are properly contained.

What you’ll do:

• Adherence to Atkore Safety / Life Saving Rules is paramount.
• Knowledge of 5S, lean sustainment and problem solving.
• Measure, Inspect & document 1 st piece and ongoing production quality.
• Prevent non-conformances from escaping by exercising proper containment activities.
• Ensure adequate labelling of finished goods as well as properly identifying suspect, rework, or defective product.
• Ensure customer packaging requirements are met.
• Daily tasks are primarily on the production floor and include walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting up to 50 Lbs., etc. to perform inspections.
• All duties as instructed by supervision.

What You’ll bring:

• High school diploma required. Degree or technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years work-related experience in quality inspections, measurement and spec/print reading required.
• General understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control) is a PLUS
• Working knowledge of AS400, and/or JD Edwards a plus
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge is a plus.
• Quality inspection & measurement experience.
• Ability to read customer specs/prints and distinguish acceptance criteria.
• Ability to operate and read various measuring devices.
  • Tape measure
  • Calipers
  • Micrometer
  • Digital protractor
• Good understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensions & Tolerancing).
• Strong math skills, convert decimals to fractions and vice versa, convert metric to standard, understand basic geometry and algebra for product design.
• Safety action orientated.
• Must possess an outgoing positive attitude, be a team player and illustrate a strong work ethic.
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Excellence

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore.
• Be planning, organizing, and supporting QA Programs
• Achieve operational excellence, provide superior support to production, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $19.77 -$23.49 per hour plus shift differential of $1.00 and a quarterly incentive with a 10% target. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

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