Job Description:

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to Quality Control to assure the quality and integrity of Company products.  This position visually inspects measures, and tests product to a standard or specification and documents accept/reject parts and assemblies.  

Responsibilities:

• Verifies/Inspects Quality of mechanical/electronic parts/assemblies from suppliers to a standard (reads/interprets blueprints).
• Interacts with suppliers to resolve quality issues quickly.
• Documents and maintains Quality records.
• Utilizes measurement equipment, order Inspection Gages, and coordinates/performs Calibration of equipment.
• Charts and Posts monthly Yield to Failure Rate Charts.
• Identifies and executes solutions for improvements in quality, productivity, product cost, and safety.
• Communicates non-conforming Quality issues with Purchasing, Engineering, and Suppliers.
• Submits Supplier Corrective Actions to suppliers. 
• Inputs data into Quality Data Base on Non-conforming Receiving and Failure Analysis of Components
• Performs inspection/analysis of production rejects/failures and customer returns providing feedback and taking the necessary corrective action.
• Performs inventory management – Kanban, cycle counting, and physical inventory.
• Models/follows Safety practices and policies
• Perform inspections across all stages of production.
• Performs site calibration activities and recordkeeping.
• Perform AQL incoming inspection
• Document and communicate non-conformance to suppliers
• Maintains focus on continuous improvement by applying 80/20, PLS, and USa principles/techniques and makes process improvement recommendations to management.

Education:   An Associate’s degree in Electronics Technology or Quality Engineering Certification, or equivalent experience required.

Experience/Skills: 

• Three (3) years previous experience or in a related area with extensive knowledge of quality/test processes and procedures.
• Proficient in the use of Statistical and Testing Applications
• Use of measuring devices and perform quality test. Test equipment includes but is not limited to the following:
  Calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, and vision measurement system
• Excellent prioritization, interpersonal, organizational and multitasking skills
• Must possess the ability to read blueprints and schematic diagrams
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols knowledge
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent test and measurement skills
• Above average product knowledge & technical aptitude
• Excellent analytical/problem solving, troubleshooting and teamwork skills
• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• ASQ Certified C.M.I, C.Q.T., C.Q.A. and CIT IPC A 610 (Certified Trainer) a PLUS but not required
• CMM experience a PLUS but not required

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, climb, sit, stoop, crouch, feel, and grasp with hands and arms and occasionally twist/turn, and reach above shoulder and outward.
• The employee must carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and push and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include concentrated attention, close vision, far vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to bring object into sharp focus. 

Working Conditions: Working conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Typical plant conditions (100%)

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position: Computer, Microsoft Office Suite, Macola Software, Variety of Electrical and Mechanical Testing Instruments, Precision Instruments, Oscilloscope, Calculator, Telephone, Fax, Scanners, printers, hand tools.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required: None

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

"Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate.

All activities, demands, conditions and requirements are linked to essential job functions.

Compensation Information:

The specific hiring rate within the posted pay range will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. $26/hr (entry-level qualifications) to $31/hr (highly experienced).

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.