What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Erie Industrial Products LLC?
Join a leading USA-made manufacturer specializing in custom copper connectors! Located in Oberlin, Ohio, just 40 minutes southwest of Cleveland, Erie Industrial Products has proudly served OEMs, electrical contractors, and system installers across North America since 2001.The quality assurance technician is responsible for ensuring that products meet the established quality standards, including reliability, usability, and performance, and adhere to the quality management system, ISO standards, and customer specifications. This role includes but is not limited to inspecting and testing products through various stages of production to blueprint specifications and tolerances. Location : Oberlin, Ohio - onsiteHours : M-F; 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pmEssential Functions
- Ability to read production instructions, processes, and procedures, including interpreting and translating engineering designs and documentation.
- Understanding and daily utilization of Precision Measuring Instruments (PMI), such as calipers, micrometers, and pin gages. Measurements may also be taken via an optical comparator or coordinate measuring machine (CMM).
- Be the subject matter expert for calibration, measurement device training, non-conformance evaluation, material certificates of conformance, first article, first-piece, and source inspections.
- Ensure all manufactured products conform to specifications, inspections, tolerances, and quality meet or exceed customer requirements.
- All measurement devices are appropriate and readily available, and records are accurate and complete.
- Ensure that all testing equipment is calibrated and functioning correctly.
- Accurate document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and imputing data into a quality database.
- Work closely with other departments such as production, engineering, and supply chain to identify root causes, resolve quality issues, and improve processes.
- Aids in new product release activities, including PPAPs, First Article Inspections, work instructions creation and maintenance, and quality production policies.
- Support the QA Manager with internal and supplier audits.
- Additional tasks assigned.Qualifications
- Understanding ISO requirements and audits.
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and standards.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, including GD&T features.
- Proficient in the use of quality inspection equipment and software.Work Environment
- This position is primarily based in a manufacturing environment, which may involve exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
- This role may require standing for extended periods and the ability to lift and / or carry material up to 50 pounds without help.Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent; a technical degree or certification in quality assurance or a related field is preferred.
- Three years of experience in quality assurance, including inspection, blueprint reading, measurement devices, and calibration. Completing customer and material certifications and quality forms. Erie Industrial Products policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
