QA Technician

O’Neal Manufacturing Services is one of the largest family-owned metal fabrication companies in the United States. For over 100 years, we’ve built more than just metal – we’ve built trust, careers, and lasting relationships. We are committed to helping every team member grow, learn, and achieve more. Let’s Build Things – Together. Schedule: 2nd shift Monday-Thursday 3:30pm to 2:00am. This position would train on 1st shift for 6-12 weeks. Duties and Responsibilities Perform all quality audits and tests and maintain appropriate records in accordance to current Quality Standards and Procedures, including incoming material audits, nonconforming material, shipping audits, first piece inspection, new tooling/fixturing inspection, and in-process audits. Perform regular calibration on measurement and tests equipment, as required, maintaining the appropriate records and documentation. Assist Engineering and Quality Teams in developing or modifying inspection procedures and processes, including interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and formulas to determine quality and reliability standards. Evaluate data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. Notify operator and/or supervisor immediately if changes are required to meet specifications. Provide assistance on SPC charts to monitor process control and product conformance. Assist operators in understanding charting techniques and quality expectations. Escalate appropriate documentation to management and recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. Set-up and perform destructive and nondestructive testing on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics. Provide a report of inspection findings for analysis and corrective action. Prepare required work instructions. Participate on Kaizen teams, as required. Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external customers. Compiles, interprets, and records observations of production processes. Identifies, communicates, and assists in the resolution of quality related issues. May be responsible for making recommendations to improve production process. Proficiency in a broad range of activities related to quality. Works independently and performs wide range of complex duties with limited guidance from supervisor. Skills and Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Technical or Associates degree, preferred. Three or more years of relevant quality experience working in a manufacturing environment, required. Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing process and equipment. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing). Experience with FARO, or other CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) equipment. Experience with various quality processes including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), First Article Inspection (FAI) or First Piece Yield (FPY), Advanced Control Plans (CP). Understanding of ISO 9001:2015. Experience with calibration or measuring software. PolyWorks and GAGEpack, preferred. Experience with welding inspection and creating of Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to lift 60 lbs. repetitively throughout the course of a shift. Ability to bend, sit, stand, twist and stoop for long periods of time. Ability to walk 2-5 miles throughout the course of a shift. Have good vision of 20/30 with corrective lenses. Ability to maintain coordination of hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision. Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which includes but is not limited to exposure to changing temperatures, loud noises, and vibration from use of equipment and the following: Hazards: Variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin- fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 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. Qualifications Experience Required 2-5 years: 2-5 years: Previous manufacturing quality experience. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr