Quality Technician

PurposeResponsible for inspecting and monitoring parts to ensure good quality parts are produced. Lead and or support area in continuous improvement efforts. Ensure quality products are delivered to customers and address customer concerns and issues. The department is structured as a formal team and requires the ability to work within the team.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSet-up and check dimensions on parts, using metrology instruments, to ensure parts meet quality standards and that dimensions are accurate Enter data into the computer from paper documents for record keeping purposes Check, sort, and file paperwork Red tag and create repair orders for non-conforming parts Interface with the Quality Manager to address quality issues Resolve customer issues at the customer level Ability to act as liaison between the company and the customer Perform gage studies and capability studies Problem solving. Continuous improvement activities support Red X / DOE activities Various other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequired Education & ExperienceHigh School diploma or equivalent required with completion of established curriculum and/or demonstrated understanding of skills. Two - Four years of experienceCompetenciesAbility to follow established procedures Strong attention to detail Knowledge of IATF16949 quality standards and Statistical Process Control (SPC); GD&T with application and blueprint reading. Must be able to operate basic metrology instruments, optical comparator, hardness tester and Coordinate Measurement Machine. Calibration of equipment gages. Problem Solving Perform sorts, audits or rework products Knowledge of product and processes Quality standards - AIAG/ASQC, ASME, IATF16949 Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees, customers and suppliers Computer skills and math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks as required Ability to work effectively with peopleLicensureValid driver's licenseSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing environment.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.