Quality Control

Our employees are the reason for our success

Position Summary
The Quality Technician is responsible for the consistent delivery of quality
fastener type products as they flow throughout the manufacturing operation and to the
customer both internally and externally. The Quality Technician supports the
manufacturing plant in testing and inspecting parts for established quality standards at
various stages of the process as well as ensuring compliance to IATF-16949 and ISO
Standards.
Role and Responsibilities

• Oversee the Lab and serve as Quality Laboratory support for the plant.
• Gathering sample parts to conduct inspections and/or tests to verify product

conformance including set-ups (first piece inspection), parts in-process (line
inspection), finished product (final inspection), subcontracted parts, or tooling.

• Documenting and reporting part inspections, audit results, nonconforming issues,

provide dispositions and coordinate special process deviations.

• Investigate and provide input into the resolution of problems.
• Provide gauge support for manufacturing personnel.
• Perform functional and performance testing on cold-headed fasteners and other

formed and machined components at various stages of production.

• Operate quality laboratory equipment, caliper, micrometer, optical comparator
• Interpret part drawings and dimensions, selecting the proper measurement

methods, proper use of laboratory tools, inspection techniques, practices

• Provide assistance in interpreting specifications, measurement methods,

containment procedures, and monitoring of new or difficult parts.

• Initiate, complete, or verify records in the shared drives, into MQ1 quality records

system

• Documenting quality assurance activities to assure compliance to internal

procedures, customer requirements, IATF16949 and ISO 14001 standards, and
EH&S requirements.

• LPA auditing, product and process audits and continuous improvement projects
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area. 5S and weekly cleaning activities
• Manufacturing processes include cold forming, tapping, thread rolling, and HT
• Work with your Supervisor, Gauge Coordinator, Quality Engineers, other QC

Technicians, and the PPAP Coordinator to facilitate part inspections and testing

• Other occasional supporting duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications: Education/Experience

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to use and understand various precision measuring tools.
• Caliper, Micrometer, Keyence IM Series, Optical Comparator, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of quality processes and procedures in a manufacturing plant.
• Knowledge and application of the heat-treatment of materials for hardness and

durability.

• Knowledge and previous experience with IATF-16949 and ISO-14001

requirements.

• Ability to consistently meet production and quality standards.
• Attention to details and a thorough approach to part inspections and quality
• Good written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with teams.
• Advanced math skills for blueprint reading, gauging and dimensionals.
• Ability to identify small defects and good judgment with making decisions.
• Positive attitude and willingness to participate in team activities.
• Organized and focused, able to handle tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Physical dexterity and close-vision for fine part inspections and measurements

Preferred:

• Preferred (1) year(s) of previous Quality experience in a manufacturing or lab

environment.

• Experience with First Piece Setup Approvals and/or Production Quality
• Experience with Automotive and/or IATF-16949 QMS System
• Career-minded individual with a commitment to learning and developing
• Preferred experience with functional testing, and macro-etching metallography
• All candidates are encouraged to apply - decision to be based partly upon

experience with consideration given to candidates possessing the right attitude
Travel Requirements

• Onsite at our North Holly Operations at 10031 N Holly Rd, Holly, MI 48442

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.