Quality Technician

Who are we?

Located in Franklin Park, IL a few minutes northwest of Chicago, Vapor Power International is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of steam generators and thermal fluid heaters. Custom engineered-to-order, our products serve a broad range of markets from food processing to petrochemical applications. Founded in the early 1900's, Vapor Power has grown from a small supplier of heating products for the railroad industry to one of the most regarded suppliers of specialty equipment for steam generation and process heating.

Summary:

The Quality Technician will play a pivotal role in ensuring production of high-quality products through effective administration of product/process quality, inspection, and testing controls in compliance to ASME code for pressure vessels and ISO9001 quality system requirements. In this hands-on position, the primary function will be to execute quality control inspection activities on product/process including regulatory, namely ASME compliance and enforce policies or guidelines for quality acceptance criteria, specifications, requirements, standards, etc., and utilize process outputs to identify areas of improvement to support department's performance and cost-reduction initiatives to positively impact quality objectives and metrics of performance. This position requires maintaining a positive and productive cross-functional partnership with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales departments and ASME relevant authorities. This is a great opportunity for those with a passion for Quality as it offers excellent learning and development opportunities in a steadily growing company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned.

· The primary responsibility of the Quality Technician is to effectively perform incoming, in-process and final inspection activities of Vapor Power products and processes. Ensure product compliance is maintained throughout the process, it's documented, and recorded as per QMS requirements. Most importantly, that product meets regulatory and customer specifications and requirements prior to shipment.

· Responsible for conducting and/or coordinating successful and timely completion of applicable ASME product testing requirements through internal or external sources and effective reporting of results.

· Responsible for documenting and consolidating product verification and validation reports/records for master file per ASME/QMS requirements and where applicable, attain corresponding sign-off from designated Authorized Inspector (A.I.)

· Responsible for timely verification of product drawings and specifications in compliance with ASME requirements and where applicable attain corresponding sign-off from designated Authorized Inspector (A.I.)

· Owns the overall ASME Welder training/certification program.

· Stay informed and up to date about ASME code updates or changes to the standards and update all relevant internal documentation.

· Conduct periodic evaluations of manufacturing processes to ensure Quality Standards and applicable regulation requirements (ASME) are effectively implemented and maintained.

· Conduct periodic evaluation of inspection methods, protocols, tools, mechanisms, and equipment; to assess its effectiveness and/or identify areas of improvement as part of our cost reduction efforts.

· As the process owner for Control of Non-conforming product (NCP), leads the overall NCP reaction plan, including investigation, risk assessment as well as tracking and reporting trends, actions and results related to product disposition.

· Participate as directed, in the internal and external audit program (ASME, QMS, suppliers, customers) for continuous accreditation and compliance.

· Participate as requested in the Customer Complaint and Root Cause Analysis review/investigation process.

· May be assigned to participate in programs, projects, or initiatives as they apply to correction, prevention and/or improvement of product or process quality.

· Assist with tracking and reporting product/process data and generating monthly reports of performance (KPIs) to the Director of Quality.

· Maintains work area in a clean and safe manner.

· Travel domestic ≤ 5%

· Observe all safety precautions, rules, and regulations. Complies with and helps enforcing standard policies and procedures.

The above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

Required for the incumbent must hold a current CWI - Certified Welder Inspector accreditation or an AWS - American Welding Association relevant certification. Additionally, the incumbent should complete ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1: Design & Fabrication of Pressure Vessels training within six months from the start of their employment.

Education and Experience:

· GED and/or equivalent technical discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, etc., and/or 5-8 years of hands-on/applied strong working knowledge in manufacturing environments regulated by ASME code for Pressure Vessels or similar.

· Demonstrated and solid experience (5-8 years) performing quality control roles and duties. Preferably in manufacturing environments regulated by ASME code for Pressure Vessels or similar.

· Experience reading, interpreting, reviewing, engineering drawings and GD&T, understanding application of engineering mechanical protocols and regulations, engineering calculations and specifications,

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Visio, etc.)

· Capable of dealing with and managing multiple tasks and responsibilities and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

· Essential knowledge and/or experience with quality systems documentation.

Skills and Abilities:

· Strong analytical, mathematical, and technical problem-solving skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

· Able to effectively work with various functions and levels in the organization, ability to positively influence others.

· Team player-minded, communicative, proactive, stress-resistant, assertive.

· Bilingual (English & Spanish a plus)

Physical Demands:

This position requires moderate lifting and walking. Annual eye exams are also required and are covered by Vapor Power.

Work Environment:

This position must perform tasks that involve spending all his/her time in the plant with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment, other physical requirements include walking, bending, hand dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 20 pounds. Steel toe shoes, earplugs and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor. Exposure to sitting behind a desk performing tasks on a computer is minimum.

Benefits:

· Bonus eligibility.

· Medical, Dental, and Vision.

· Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.

· 401k with Company Match.

· Paid Time Off.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Vapor Power International, LLC and VPI Precision Boilers, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Candidates applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. OPT or H1B Visa Sponsorship is not currently available for this opportunity.