Position

Quality Technician

Location:

Columbus, In

Reports To:

Senior Quality Manager 

Salary:

$42,460 - $53,075 annual

Position Overview:

The Quality Technician supports distribution quality activities through product inspection, measurement, material identification, nonconforming material management, and laboratory support. This role works closely with Quality, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to verify product conformance, support investigations, and ensure established quality processes and procedures are followed.

1.       Product Inspection and Verification: Perform inspection, measurement, and analysis activities to verify product identification and conformance to applicable specifications.

2.       Laboratory and Technical Support: Utilize appropriate measuring and test equipment to support dimensional verification, product evaluation, and laboratory activities.

3.       Nonconforming Material Support: Assist with the identification, investigation, disposition, sorting, and rework of nonconforming material.

4.       Quality System Compliance: Follow established Quality Management System requirements, customer-specific requirements, procedures, and work instructions.

5.       Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with Quality, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to support timely resolution of quality-related issues.

Main Responsibilities:

·         Product Inspection: Inspect and verify product against applicable drawings, specifications, standards, and requirements.

·         Material Identification: Verify material identification through measurement, inspection, and analysis.

·         Measurement and Testing: Properly use Quality and laboratory measuring and test equipment to evaluate product conformance.

·         Operations Support: Support Operations with product identification and quality-related material verification.

·         Nonconforming Material: Support investigation and timely disposition of nonconforming product.

·         Sort and Rework: Perform sorting and/or rework activities in accordance with approved specifications and instructions.

·         Laboratory Support: Collect and maintain required data supporting laboratory activities and KPIs.

·         Corrective Action Support: Provide inspection, measurement, and other technical information needed to support investigations and corrective actions.

·         Quality Compliance: Follow applicable QMS policies, procedures, work instructions, and customer-specific requirements.

·         Audit Support: Participate in assigned internal audits within the distribution environment.

·         Product Knowledge: Develop and maintain working knowledge of fasteners, surface coatings, locking/sealing patches, heat treatment, and other applicable product characteristics.

·         Documentation: Accurately complete and maintain required inspection, laboratory, and quality records.

Key Activities

Conducting the following as assigned:

·         Performing dimensional and visual inspection of product.

·         Reviewing drawings and specifications to determine inspection requirements.

·         Identifying unknown or suspect material through measurement and product evaluation.

·         Utilizing calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical equipment, and other applicable inspection equipment.

·         Documenting inspection and measurement results.

·         Supporting nonconforming material investigations.

·         Supporting material disposition and quarantine activities.

·         Performing approved sorting and rework activities.

·         Collecting laboratory KPI data.

·         Supporting laboratory concerns and corrective actions.

·         Assisting Operations with material identification and verification.

·         Maintaining laboratory equipment and work areas in accordance with established requirements.

·         Supporting other Quality activities as assigned by management.

Key Competencies:

1)       Functional/Technical Skills

2)       Attention to Detail

3)       Problem Solving

4)       Analytical Skills

5)       Effective Communication

6)       Teamwork and Collaboration

7)       Drive for Results

8)       Responsiveness/Sense of Urgency

9)       High Sense of Accountability

10)   Timely and Quality Decision Making

11)   Organization and Documentation

Qualifications:

·         High school diploma or equivalent required; technical education or relevant additional training preferred.

·         1–3 years of relevant Quality, inspection, laboratory, manufacturing, or distribution experience preferred.

·         Experience using dimensional inspection and measurement equipment preferred.

·         Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and product specifications; GD&T knowledge is a plus.

·         Familiarity with basic problem-solving and continuous improvement methods, including 5 Whys and Root Cause Analysis is a plus.

·         Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other applicable quality management systems is a plus.

·         Distribution, manufacturing, automotive, or industrial experience preferred.

·         Fastener product knowledge is a plus.

·         Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP systems.

·         Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands / Travel:

·         Ability to work within laboratory and distribution environments as required.

·         Ability to handle, inspect, and manipulate product during inspection, sorting, and rework activities.

·         Ability to use inspection and measurement equipment for extended periods as required.

·         Infrequent travel to support business demands, <5%.