Quality Lead -Weld Assembly-2nd & 3rd Shifts

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description for: Assembly Quality Lead

Purpose of Job:

This position reports to the Quality Manager then Vice President (VP) of Quality and is responsible 

for inspecting parts, verifying Poka-Yokes, and identifying and correcting quality risk.

Minimum level of education / training required/certificates/licenses:

This position requires a General Educational Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency (HSE) 

diploma.

Minimum experience required:

Must be able to read micrometers, calipers, and indicators. Blueprint reading, knowledge of 

computers, Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), and cut & etch process is a plus.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Perform first and last piece layouts in a timely manner.

2. Can accurately read part prints.

3. Adequately understands gage calibration, knows when a gage is in need of calibration or

repair.

4. Able to manage assembly hold area.

5. Carefully audits multi-out parts to verify labeled correctly.

6. Actively assists in training of operators in quality checks.

7. Ensures green tag is properly completed and at correct work center at the start of a run. 

8. Precisely monitors quality checks during production.

9. Communicates with accuracy all pertinent employee quality performance information to

group leader and above.

10.Ensure gages that are needed for each job are at the specified work center.

11.Has working knowledge of all poka-yokes.

12.Accurately understands the machine reset process and how to ensure no defective parts

get out during this process.

13.Competent on how to use and train others on correct use of torque wrenches, force testers,

calipers, indicators, and all other inspection equipment used for weld machine inspection. 

14.Proficiently keep first/last piece part bins up to date (last 2 production runs).

15.Can organize and manage all inspection and poka-yoke checks.

16.Based on company needs a flexible work schedule and/or overtime is needed.

Tools and Equipment Used:

1. Calipers

2. Micrometers

3. Indicators

4. Gages

5. Force tester

6. Coordinate Measuring Materials (CMM) 

7. Computer

8. PLEX

9. Pallet jack

10.Cut off saw and polisher

11.Plasma cutter

12.Torque wrench

13.Hand tools

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not supervise others

Work Ethic Responsibilities:

ETHICS: Enthusiasm, Teamwork, Honesty, Integrity, Character and Self-Motivated 

Absenteeism/tardiness: Is conscientious in being at work when scheduled and on time. 

Productivity: Perform the highest possible amount of quality work in the least or standard amount 

of time. Follow documented processes and procedures.

Quality: Do good quality work the first time, avoiding rework. Make good quality decisions as it 

relates to the job functions. Exhibit problem solving skills.

Safety: Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all safety rules and regulations. Always be conscious 

of the safety implications of one's actions; consistently observe safety regulations and wear 

required safety equipment. Do not jeopardize one's own safety or others in any way. Wear 

appropriate Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) in all designated areas assigned by the 

company. Immediately report all near misses, safety concerns and accidents. Safely and 

efficiently use any assigned equipment.

Lean: Participate in and support lean manufacturing programs and principles with a focus to 

reduce costs with quality product such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Suggestion 

System, etc. Actively participate in Continuous Improvement to continually strive to improve our 

processes and procedures. Adhere to 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain. 

Environmental: Employee is responsible for complying and supporting any environmental policies 

and programs put in place by Batesville Tool and Die (BTD). Employee may not bring any 

environmentally hazardous substances or compounds into BTD and is always conscious of the 

impact on the environment. Support and adhere to Technical Specification (TS) and International 

Organization for Standardization (ISO) activities and procedures.

Other: Perform any other duties as assigned with enthusiasm and without complaint.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee will also be required to 

frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Please note that these physical demands are based on a typical work day. Physical demands may 

vary based on the task assigned that day.

Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud conditions, 

moving mechanical parts and forklift traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot/humid 

conditions.

These environmental conditions are based on a typical work day. Conditions may vary based on 

the task assigned that day.

Travel

Occasional domestic travel may be required for this position.

Protective clothing/equipment required:

1. Safety glasses

2. Sturdy leather shoe/boot or steel toed tennis shoe 

3. Hearing Protection

4. Shade 5 cutting glasses