Senior Quality Control Technician

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The purpose of this position is to ensure the highest quality of parts to our customers as directed by the Quality Standards and policies of Rockford Ball Screw.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support Engineering with CMM Programming (or equivalent) and assist with training other employees on the proper techniques and use of CMM
• Maintain instrument calibration system (Gagetrack), documents and procedures
• Conduct evaluations and complete documentation of returned product for timely disposition
• Preform product inspections and testing to meet customer and RBS quality specifications
• Generate quality documents including, but not limited to: inspection reports, certification of conformance, material certification packets for customers, etc.
• Prepare mounts for metallurgical inspection of heat-treated products
• Support scrap/re-work process for discrepant products
• Conduct Gauge Repeatability studies
• Record inspection operations into ERP system
• Support ISO Quality System requirements and conduct process audits
• Assist Quality Manager with the Corrective Action Process
• Move parts to the next operation with cart or Forklift Truck

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education:

• Associate Degree and/or training with equivalent work experience in a technical field required

Experience:

• 4-5 years' experience in quality control in a manufacturing, ISO certified environment
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing metrology/inspection tools; experience with calibration systems required
• 4-5 years of CMM operation
• CMM programming experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge in the operation of Coordinating Measuring Machine (CMM) devices
• Proficient in the use of Optical Comparators and other tools and inspection equipment
• Maintenance of a Gage Calibration system
• Focused on quality
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player
• Ability to interpret blueprints with a strong knowledge of GD&T principles and inspection methods.
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Must be proficient in the use of all metrological inspection tools.
• Strong computer skills using Excel and MS Word

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Detailed orientated
• Control of Quality records
• Control of nonconforming products
• Control of monitoring and measuring devices
• Understanding and application of SPC techniques

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