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.

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