Quality Control Technician

Position: Quality Control TechnicianDuration: Full Time – Direct hireLocation: Winchester, KYShift: 1st Shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 AM)Salary: $37,440.00 - $49,920.00/Annual ($18.00 - $24.00 Hourly Rate presented)
Job Description:Responsible for assuring product quality through dimensional layout and visual inspection based on given standards and procedures.  Provides training for Inspectors to increase competency levels of the department.  Contributes to in-house scrap reduction activities.  Maintains a positive attitude and good employee morale toward teamwork, safety and quality.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for operating all QC Lab Equipment including the CMM and Gear Measurement Machine to correctly measure.
• Correctly measure and document part characteristics in accordance with customer requirements, part-specific control plans, and measurement requests.
• Supports corrective actions for quality defects (including MRB) in the production process.
• Performs analysis of customer rejects (warranty/field/customer plant level rejects).  Prepare detailed analysis reports as required and assist QE TEAM.
• Supports the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System.
• Supports internal scrap reduction activities by collecting data, performing pre-analysis, proposing corrective actions, and presenting it to QC Engineer or Supervisor.
• Develops and maintains work instructions and related documentation.  Trains QC Inspectors in the use of all equipment in QC lab.
• Follows the guidelines and standards per PPAP, MSA, APQP (if needed), and other applicable customer or ASQ quality standards.

Required Skills:

• Non-destructive testing Level 1 certification preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician status preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in dimensional layout inspection.
• Minimum of two years’ experience programming and operating a three-dimensional machine.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to train others.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficient in the use of SPC data and collection.
• Fully understand non-destructive testing in relation to raw material, heat treatment and welding.
• Computer literature in MS Office software (Word, Excel, and Access) specifically for the purpose of developing reports and graphs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to train others.
• Good organization skills.

Degree Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (Associates Degree preferred).
• Certification Requirements: At least 5 years related experience in lieu of Degree or a combination thereof.