Quality Technician - New Woodstock, IL Facility

Responsibilities include a variety of activities ranging from; measurement of product against design specifications based on a combination of inspection plans and print data, helping to develop inspection plans, generation and storage of computer based quality records, basic maintenance of inspection equipment, assisting with non-conforming material process, and other items as required.

Duties and responsibilities

An entry level position to start, the following duties and responsibilities will be trained;

• Perform any Quality Assurance Inspection tasks as needed in support of meeting the company quality objectives.
• Audit incoming materials, manufactured components, and finished goods for conformance to internal and/or customer requirements following 100% or AQL inspection, and utilizing SPC tools.
• Responsible for generation and storage of computer based quality related records including the maintaining of raw material and component certifications.
• Provide shop floor support to resolve daily quality related product and process issues.
• Operation of CMM / Smartscope equipment as required.
• Control material rejections and maintain the nonconformance report system.
• Maintain MSDS database and properly identify safety characteristics of incoming materials and chemicals.
• Review quality documentation to ensure conformance.
• Mentor / Train personnel on the production floor and other technicians in proper quality practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in technical field or equivalent technical work experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of computer software programs including Microsoft Office ( Word/ PowerPoint/ Excel)
• Ability to read and understand product drawings & GD&T fluently.
• Experience with usage of inspection techniques and knowledge of statistical sampling plans. 
• Experience with quality inspection equipment including go/no go, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, etc. is a plus. Training provided.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and interact well with all levels of personnel including suppliers and customers.

• Ability to learn use of Coordinate Measurement Machines and SmartScopes.

• Knowledge of ISO9000 or AS9100 Standard.
• Have excellent decision-making, communication and organizational skills 
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously and have a strong sense of urgency.
• Be self-motivated, focused, and detail oriented with a positive attitude.

Working conditions

• May be exposed to industrial oils, toner, coolants, solvents, lubricants, adhesive and other chemicals.   NOTE:   All safety precautions will be used.
• Plant wide climate control and air conditioning.
• Could work in areas with excessive noise.  NOTE: Ear protection available.

Physical requirements

• Could require intermittent and long periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Required to do repetitive work.
• Periodic lifting of materials not to exceed 50 pounds. 

Direct reports

Not Applicable 

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