Quality Control Technician

About the role

Overview

Challenger LIfts, Inc., a division of Snap-on is seeking a candidate to provide manufacturing support through various manufacturing disciplines to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with proper processes, methods and routings. Assist with day-to-day production problem solving and communicating needs, problems, and results. Develop and maintain quality control & manufacturing documentation. Starts out at $23.75/hr and attendance incentive. Hours are 5:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday and every other Friday.

Responsibilities

·         Perform quality audits and inspections across all manufacturing processes, and stages of production.

·         Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action 

·         Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, and dial indicators.

·         Improve processes and/or routings where needed for improvements in safety, quality, delivery and productivity/cost.

·         Perform root cause investigation and implement steps for resolution of production related engineering and manufacturing problems.

·         Evaluate data noting any relevant deviations from existing standards

·         Perform incoming material receiving inspection

·         Assist with the development and maintenance of a manufacturing quality system.

·         Investigate and report non-conformances 

·         Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of inspection and/or production experience

• Ability to interact with peers and subordinates.

• High level of mechanical aptitude.

• Must have experience in the use and calibration of standard QC inspection tools, test equipment and instruments

• Working knowledge of:
  • Blueprints
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Production equipment capability
  • Tooling & Fixture design

• Must have excellent communication skills including written (email correspondence, report writing, etc.)

• Must have strong knowledge of mathematical principles and concepts including fractions, conversions, etc.

• Ability to understand and interpret engineering 2D & 3D engineering drawings using autocad style software and be able to extract necessary data from the drawings to perform QC tasks.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite products including Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and work extended hours

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to focus

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Must align with the Snap-on mission statement

• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which includes; Hi-Vis Vest, Steel Toe Shoes, Safety Glasses or Prescription Safety Glasses (If Applicable), Gloves (If Applicable), and Ear Plugs (If Applicable).

• Must adhere to safety guidelines