Quality Technician - Production Support

Quality Technician - Production Support

Tracking Code:17757

Job Location:South Bend, IN

Country:United States

Position Type:Hourly

Title:Quality Technician - Production SupportID:req17757Type:HourlyFunction:Production / Distribution SupportDivision:PT - PistonsLocation:South Bend, IN, United StatesDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Supports all aspects of production support, including but not limited to, use of lab instruments with interpretation of results, ability to reference and interpret product standards, gauge set-up and calibration. It requires the basic understanding of SPC and the ability to relate that understanding to the production of pistons.

Use lab measurement instruments and record/interpret results.

Interpret blueprints and product standards.

Set-up, troubleshoots, and maintains computerized gauging.

Utilize standard spreadsheet, word processing, and statistical software packages.

Assist with Gauge design and Gauge software development / implementation.

Assist with Gauge change over on production lines.

Assist with scrap reduction efforts.

Set-up, implement, and maintain laser programs.

Perform all duties as assigned by the Quality Supervisor / Quality Manager.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

Must be machine oriented and mechanically inclined.

Must have above average communication skills and people skills.

Blueprint/geometric tolerance interpretation required along with passing the in-house testing.

Experience with precision measurement and general knowledge of gauge methods is also required.

Completion of an approved course curriculum or at least 1 yr. experience in one of the following job classifications: Quality Technician, Quality Control Inspector, Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, position that entails work with gauge calibration, position that entails metallurgical analysis of material, American Society for Quality Control certification as either a Certified Mechanical Inspector, Certified Quality Technician or a Certified Quality Engineer in Training.

Must pass validated Federal-Mogul's quality technician test.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, (sig measure) on a rare occasion. This would be table height to cart height, at approx. waist height. Occasional lifting involves less than10 pounds, primarily hand tools, gauges and pistons.

On a frequent basis (up to 2/3 of the work period) must be able to stand and/or walk. However, many of the tests can also be done from a seated position at the laboratory bench, or gauge station on at least on occasional (up to 1/3 of the work period) basis.

Manual dexterity suitable for working with small detail work such as computer/gauge repair.

Near visual acuity (clarity of vision at 20” or less), depth perception (three dimensional vision), and accommodation (bringing an object into sharp focus).

On an occasional basis, an individual will need the ability to identify and distinguish colors (color vision).

Some of the workday is spent within the laboratory area, which is kept at a constant 68°. The individual would need to access all areas of the plant on a routine basis which requires a great deal of movement. Noise level exposure is at a moderate level.

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