Quality Assurance Technician

• Performs and assists the Quality Department in the support and implementation of process controls and data collection throughout the factory.
• Ensures effective inspection, machining, assembly, and testing procedures are implemented and maintained throughout the manufacturing process.

• Create Inspection Plans/OSIs Creates Receiving Inspection (RI) and Operator Self Inspection (OSI) Technical Data Packages (TDP) for Receiving Inspection and Operations characteristic data collection.
• Setup & Program CMM / OASIS / MICRO-VU Supports QA Inspectors and Operations by creating setups and programming for equipment used during the inspection of piece parts.
• Determine Causes of Non-Conforming Parts and Product Assists in determining assignable causes of non-conforming parts and product failure and initiates appropriate action to establish controlled processes.
• Provide Training - Provides training to machinists and inspectors on the proper set-up and use of inspection equipment, related standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Provide Technical Support/Data Analysis - Provides technical support to other departments throughout the company. Gathers, organizes, analyzes, and summarizes data, which leads to improved statistical analysis, product and processes.
• Inspection Provides assistance to receiving inspection as needed.
• First Article Inspection Creates CMM, Oasis, and Micro-Vu programs for first article units.
• Recommend Changes - Recommends methods, equipment, procedures, and technique changes as appropriate and/or directed.
• Audit Related Activities - Assists in product/process/supplier audits as per requirements of Quality System Manual.
• Audits receiving inspection data packets created by inspectors and Operator Self-Inspection Records created by Operations.
• Total Quality Techniques - Uses total quality techniques, including team participation to recommend ways to eliminate potential quality problems. Improves procedures and work instructions that lead to personal and department effectiveness.
• Knowledge of QSM, SOP's, WI's, etc. - Acquires and maintains a good working knowledge of the Quality System Manual, Standard Operation Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Quality Assurance Representative - Acts as Quality Assurance representative on teams as assigned.
• Apparent or Assigned - Performs related work as apparent or assigned.

• High school education/GED.
• Two year mechanical, technical or quality related degree OR three years experience involving Tescom product in one of the following positions: Machinist A, Inspector, Technician, or Tester.
• A minimum two years experience in a quality, production, or test function.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal/written) effectively with customers, suppliers and division personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative and team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Demonstrated familiarity with basic production processes, usage of machine tools, gages, and fixturing.
• Basic knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
• Physical ability to lift, carry, or maneuver 40 pounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computers.

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