Quality Assurance Technician

Description Quality Technician: 2nd Shift (currently 3:30 pm - 12:00 am) Who we are: Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, consistent with our core values. Who we are looking for: We are currently looking for a Quality Technician to be based out of Kokomo Indiana, reporting to the Quality Supervisor. The Quality Technician will be responsible for ensuring quality parts are being produced during their shift and any nonconforming parts are properly contained. What you'll do: Adherence to Atkore Safety / Life Saving Rules is paramount. Knowledge of 5S, lean sustainment and problem solving. Measure, Inspect & document 1 st piece and ongoing production quality. Prevent non-conformances from escaping by exercising proper containment activities. Ensure adequate labelling of finished goods as well as properly identifying suspect, rework, or defective product. Ensure customer packaging requirements are met. Daily tasks are primarily on the production floor and include walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting up to 50 Lbs., etc. to perform inspections. All duties as instructed by supervision. What You'll bring: High school diploma required. Degree or technical degree preferred. 3+ years work-related experience in quality inspections, measurement and spec/print reading required. General understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control) is a PLUS Working knowledge of AS400, and/or JD Edwards a plus Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Basic computer knowledge is a plus. Quality inspection & measurement experience. Ability to read customer specs/prints and distinguish acceptance criteria. Ability to operate and read various measuring devices. Tape measure Calipers Micrometer Digital protractor Good understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensions & Tolerancing). Strong math skills, convert decimals to fractions and vice versa, convert metric to standard, understand basic geometry and algebra for product design. Safety action orientated. Must possess an outgoing positive attitude, be a team player and illustrate a strong work ethic. All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Excellence Within 3 months, you'll: Complete your Atkore immersion program Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy. Gain an understanding of your team. Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns. Within 6 months, you'll: Identify ways to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore. Be planning, organizing, and supporting QA Programs Achieve operational excellence, provide superior support to production, and ensure customer satisfaction. Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader! As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $19.77 -$23.49 per hour plus shift differential of $1.00 and a quarterly incentive with a 10% target. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives. Benefits available include: Medical, vision, and dental insurance Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance 401k Paid Time Off Paid holidays Any leave required under federal, state, or local law Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.