Quality Technician
Company: Altra Industrial Motion Corporate
Location: Wichita Falls
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
SUMMARY The Quality Technician (QT) is responsible to monitor
and audit internal and external production processes to assure
parts and assemblies are made to specification. Ensure all tools
within the plant, both personal and company owned, are calibrated,
and meet ISO standards. Coordinate and facilitate ISO 9001 program
compliance and maintenance of ISO certification.Essential Duties
and Responsibilities
- Monitor the quality performance of all internal and external
processes through regular auditing program to help ensure ISO
compliance and maintenance. Consolidate and evaluate this
information for non-conformance. Create, update, and ensure latest
revision levels are in place with documentation. Train and assist
as required.
- Use precision tools such as micrometers, gage blocks, and
calipers to perform measurements (Coordinate Measurement Machine
experience is a plus). Document any non-conformance.
- Working through purchasing, the QT will assist with acceptance
of vendors and perform first article inspections.
- Address customer concerns as required through the Customer
Performance Reviews. Process and facilitate the root cause analysis
process to provide customer feedback in a timely manner.
- Assist the Material Review Board in its' efforts to reduce
quality defects and the costs associated with material rejections
and process scrap.
- Calibration of company and employee tools, such as micrometers,
calipers, and other gages as scheduled. Order new tools as
necessary.
- Continually strive to improve procedures, recommend cost
reductions, and eliminate errors in documentation.
- Maintain the quality lab and non-conforming product areas to
company standards for safety and cleanliness. Responsible for
quality lab instrumentation and tooling.
- Evaluate products returned from customers (RGA) and make
recommendation to Engineering Manager on warranty claims.
- Safeguard confidential and proprietary information in
accordance with company policy.
- Attend regular meetings, on time, and keep quality objective
metrics up to date.
- Interface with other departments. Facilitate operation of scrap
system.Critical Competencies
- Strong problem-solving skills through use of the 5 Why's, 8D
reports/CARS (Corrective Action Requests) or other tools.
- Able to perform measurements required to inspect parts.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints with a full understanding
of geometry and algebra.
- Able to use a PC and advanced use of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent understanding of machine shop practices is
preferred.
- Knowledge of foundry processes to create castings is
desired.
- Excellent attention to detail is required.
- Able to work with minimal supervision. Produce accurate work
within defined timeframes.
- Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing, using proper workplace etiquette.Some preferred knowledge
& critical competencies can be taught through "on the job"
training.Education and Experience Requirements
- An associate degree in a technically oriented field preferred
or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a quality function. ASQC
certification desired.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a lean manufacturing environment
preferred.
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in an ISO 9001 or similar
standard certified company preferred.Physical Demand and Work
Environment: The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee may be required to sit for up to five (5) hours, stand for
up to one (1) hour, and walk around for about two (2) hours. The
employee will frequently move up to fifty (50) pounds, occasionally
move up to one hundred (100) pounds. The employee will perform the
following activities; frequently be reaching, occasionally be
stooping, crouching, and handling. The work environment is both in
an office setting (50%) doing sedentary work, and in a production
setting (50%). Occasional overnight travel is required.General:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work
expected of the employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required. The employee may be asked to perform other duties as
required. EEO Statement: The company in which you have expressed
employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Altra
Industrial Motion Corp. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to
as an ""Altra Company."" Altra Industrial Motion Corp. and all
Altra Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate
qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other
characteristics protected by law. The ""EEO is the Law"" poster is
available at:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
If you have a disability and need assistance accessing or using
this website to apply for a position, you can request assistance by
sending an email to . The company in which you have expressed
employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Altra
Industrial Motion Corp. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to
as an ""Altra Company."" Altra Industrial Motion Corp. and all
Altra Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate
qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other
characteristics protected by law. The ""EEO is the Law"" poster is
available at:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a
disability for any part of the employment process will have the
opportunity to request accommodation during the application
process.
Keywords: Altra Industrial Motion Corporate, Wichita Falls , Quality Technician, Professions , Wichita Falls, Texas
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