Quality Technician 3

Metal Components is a start-to- finish sheet metal and tube processing company located in the South End of Grand Rapids Michigan. With a focus on quality, we utilize our engineering, fabrication capabilities and our attention to continuous improvement to serve an array of industries such as furniture, medical and other related industries.

We are currently searching for a Quality Technician 3 for our Grand Rapids, MI location. As a Quality Technician 3, you are responsible for conducting testing, measurements, and checking of parts and floor processes to verify that quality standards and procedures are being met. This position also coordinates between Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Process Engineer for product launch and new product/prototype testing.

Metal Components is pleased to provide a competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance package along with company paid life insurance for you after your 60th day of employment. We also offer 401k, PTO, production bonus, and safety shoe reimbursement.

Hourly Wage: $23.00 to $26.00

What you need to be successful at Metal Components:

• Inspect production parts and finished goods to ensure product and process conformance.
• Track and inspect/measure new products and submission part through process.
• Fill out PPAP, inspection, and floor audit reports for submission
• Conduct floor audits to ensure tagging, first/last part, and QMS procedures are followed
• Inspect received parts from vendors and outside services
• Quality control assessments, and problem solving for non-conformances found with production parts or processes.
• Inspecting and reviewing issues and causes of parts/products returned from customer
• Train new technicians and floor employees in company processes and procedures
• Competent in measuring parts, reading blueprints, and verifying dimensions with measuring tools in English and Metric.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment (No food, trash, scrap parts, etc.)
• Follows company policies, procedures, and safety standards always. (Gloves, glasses, sleeves, etc.)
• Must be dependable, reliable, and on time with attendance.
• The ability to perform well in fast paced environment with a sense of urgency to meet scheduled daily goals.
• Identify/Improve areas in reducing scrap/waste, improving costs and lead times.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Reading, writing, and math skills required normally acquired through high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, machinery and blueprint reading normally acquired through 1-3 years of manufacturing experience, with acute attention to detail.
• Manual dexterity required.
• Observance and adherence to company policies
• Ability to work safely and operate a hand jack.
• Ability to obtain certification and safely operate a forklift and crane (optional).
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and lead personnel to complete production requirements to service the customer.
• Strong teamwork orientation; willing to train or assist other, less experienced operators.
• The use and knowledge in basic production measurement tools a must (calipers. Protractor, Height gage, Radius gages, gloss meter, paint thickness gage, force/pull tester). Ability in LMM, CMM, optical comparator a plus

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand; use hands to feel or handle; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to twist, stoop, and carry within the following parameters. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves lifting materials and products up to 50 pounds.
• Factory operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, protective shoes/boots. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Employees must demonstrate physical ability to work in a standing position, between 8-12 hours per day.