What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Assistant position at American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC?
Loc Performance Products, LLC provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures, and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full-rate production, and product service and sustainment. Loc provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000 square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan-based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. Loc’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at http://www.locperformance.com
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approved Date: 09/21/2023
Approved By: Tim Horner, Vice President of Quality
Job Title: Quality Control Assistant
Department: Quality
Summary Assists the Quality department with the development, application, and maintenance of products and quality standards for industrial processes and materials by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists in the development of standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
- Will participate in the development and implementation of methods and procedures for the disposition of discrepant material and devising methods to assess cost and responsibility.
- Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.
- Assist in corrective action and preventative action items in resolving customer, supplier, and production issues.
- Create and maintain ballooned drawings, part specifications, dimensional forms, and Excel spreadsheets in support of the Company APQP system.
- Participate in ECNs as assigned.
- Disposes of obsolete files as needed – must comply with record retention policies.
- Maintains Quality-mandated calendar activities, KPI, Internal audits, process audit schedules, and Problem Control.
- Monitors and facilitates monthly reminders for calendar activities.
- Monitors and supports other quality reporting functions as needed.
- Supports Quality meetings and tracks open issues as required.
- Assists in keeping office supplies stocked as needed.
- Assists with special visits requiring lunch activity as needed.
- Supports Quality continuous improvement activities as needed.
- Assist with data collection.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.
Quantity of Work
The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work
The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job
Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability
Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/ Attitude
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Adherence to Safety
Follow safety procedures, and security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, plus minimum one-year relevant experience. Blueprint reading and Excel spreadsheet experience are required. Must demonstrate good written communication skills.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands 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 essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
