Quality Specialist

Job Description

2nd or 3rd shift

Quality Control Specialist – Heat Treat

General Purpose of Job

Assists and supports Quality Engineers through destructive testing, durability testing, data collection, data analysis, countermeasure investigations and audits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities described below are subject to management discretion and may be changed at any time based upon corporate need, reasonable accommodations, or the specialist skill level. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor or manager of this position.

• Audits manufacturing processes to assure compliance to established system standards. These include all condition changes along with daily, weekly, and monthly inspections
• Use of test equipment and gauging to include but not limited to (hardness tester, micro vickers, saws, Naoh tester, steam tester, dial indicator, caliper, and height gauge).
• Uses Quality Assurance/Control tools to improve product quality
• Performs various destructive and non-destructive testing
• Initiates and conducts follow-up on countermeasure
• Collects SPC data and reviews when directed by Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager or Quality Engineer
• Recommends revisions to quality system (MQC, WI, etc.) in order to improve company-wide quality

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

§ Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical institution; or 3-5 years Quality experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing. Ability to read and interpret basic blue prints is required.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

None

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must clearly distinguish visual differences in parts and be able to compare parts to visual standards. Examples: Must conduct visual evaluation, including studying photographs, evidence of metal microstructure, weld penetration, and material defects such as cracks and pits. Must review quality records, data sheets and SPC charts. Inspection of torque converters requires lifting.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Quality Control Inspectors: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location