What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician I position at Ellwood Crankshaft Group?
Ellwood Crankshaft and Machine is the world's leading manufacturer of large, one-of-a-kind, multiple-throw crankshafts. ECM's products and services include crankshafts and eccentrics used in mechanical stamping presses, reciprocating air and gas compressors, reciprocating pumps, engines, mechanical shears, rock crushers, homogenizers and other miscellaneous applications. ECM services the locomotive, shipping, mechanical press, oil and gas and compression markets.
ECM is currently hiring for a Quality Tech I. The Quality Tech I position is a non-exempt, full-time opportunity that may work a 4-on 4-off schedule working 12-hour shifts or may work day, afternoon, night, or rotating shifts as dictated by business needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Thorough understanding of manufacturing and manufacturing processes
- Prior Quality Assurance experience a plus
- Thorough understanding of tools and fixturing
- Ability to use and accurately read measuring instruments
- Working knowledge of ISO Quality system
- Strong math skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including GDT
- Working knowledge of various machine tools and processes
- Ability to layout parts, assist on inspection plate throw checks
- Ability to work well with a team while also working independently
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills a plus
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Perform final inspection of crankshafts or other parts to verify conformance to drawings and specifications
- Perform in-process inspections throughout various stages of the manufacturing process.
- Communicate non-conformances to operators and enter Quality Records into Syteline System
- Provide feedback to employees on rework issues and opportunities for improvement based on inspection results
- Be a resource to employees in supporting layout questions, in-process verification and troubleshooting any quality issues
- Calibrate and verify measuring tools
- Enter inspection results and other verification data into Syteline computer system
- Accurately and legibly complete all necessary paperwork
- Engage with operators in pro-active manner to help support and promote quality objectives
- Support Zero Defect efforts
- Cross train in other areas as needed to support production and/or quality efforts with a preference given to candidates willing to pursue NDT qualification
- Adhere to inspection procedures including following proper steps for product release
- Participate in special projects or continuous improvement activities
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary
- Support external 3rd Party (ISO, Marine Agency) audits and customer visits to ECG
- Be willing to travel domestically or internationally to support inspections at customer facilities
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Activity, Condition or Physical Requirement
Rarely
(0-10%)
Sometimes
(10 - 25%)
Frequently
(25 - 50%)
Regularly
(50 - 80%)
Always
(80 - 100%)
Travel (by car and/or air)
X
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Walking
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Climbing
X
Balancing
X
Stooping
X
Kneeling
X
Crouching
X
Crawling
X
Reaching
X
Pushing
X
Pulling
X
Lifting
X
Grasping
X
Finger manipulation
X
Feeling/touching
X
Hand/arm repetitive motion
X
Foot repetitive motion
X
Physical requirement:
x
Very Heavy
This position will require occasional material handling up to 120 pounds which could include floor lifts, shoulder lifts, overhead lifts, etc. The position will require frequent material handling up to 70 pounds. The position will require frequent bending and squatting and constant standing, walking and reaching.
Visual acuity requirement - Includes color, depth perception and field of vision:
x
Close visual acuity
Visual inspection involving small defects of parts such as rust, burrs, debris using visual inspection devices close to the eye or at a distance. Ability to see lifting equipment placement when loading, unloading, moving parts.
Working Conditions:
x
Manufacturing environment with some exposure to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts
Education
Preferred- High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)