Quality Technician

Responsible for the inspection of incoming, processed, and out-going products including verification of conformance with steel industry and customer specifications.

Responsibilities & Duties:

· Performs and records visual and dimensional inspections.

· Interprets blueprints for inspection processes i.e. inspection plans.

· Assist with quality training in inspection equipment, policies and procedures.

· Read and log data through Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

· Assist Operations Manager in investigations of process related to quality issues.

· Write non-Conforming Material Reports when required and quarantining products that have been rejected by QA.

· Provides samples and communication to QA concerning quality issues when required.

· Assist Quality Engineer with ISIR, PPAP, and capability studies.

· Ability to Support ISO 9001:2015 practices and procedures across workforce.

· Completes accurate records (on paper and electronic data) to provide excellent results of data requested.

· Organizes work and storage areas for efficient workflow and to showcase the quality of work.

· Support inventory accuracy. Reporting non-conforming to supervisors.

· Work with purchasing on mill returns/credits.

· Work with Operations Manager on customer returns on material dispositions.

· Review all cut orders and attach prints and inspection sheets.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent, one to three years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of both.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders and blueprints.

· Ability to use micrometers, calipers, and other measuring devices.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

· Effective written and oral communication.

· Must be able to identify inspections errors, report nonconformance, and initiate resolution.

· Knowledge of quality procedures, processes and auditing techniques

· Knowledge of company product lines

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.