Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier, engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

We make people's lives better by:

Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;

Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;

Being positive contributors to our communities; and,

Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders

Our strength is our people

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Job Summary: Completes initial part inspection and period part inspections for all manufacturing processes

Required Education and Experience:

• College courses in Quality related discipline
• Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or equivalent preferred
• Strong communicator in the English language
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of technical specialties and process requirements
• Must be able to drive forklfit

Essential Functions:

Approve/verify first off/last off inspections and approve samples before full production run, through the use of variable and attribute gauging

Assist in the monitoring and inspection of received, in-process, and finished products to ensure only quality parts are shipped to the customer

Complete all required documentation including in-process inspection sheets, first off/last off tagging, non-conformance reports (NCRs)

Perform product validation after re-work process to ensure part conformity with the customer's engineering specifications

Perform/support dock audits as required

Responsible to maintain the integrity and cleanliness of the quality gauges on the shop floor and quality lab

Perform mechanical testing (adhesion, tensile, hardness, peel testing) as per requirements/validation plans

Perform chemical testing (spot test, cure test, fluid test, salt test) as per requirements/validation plans

Perform sorting/containment activities as required

Perform part validation/testing (destructive or non-destructive) as required

Participate and provide inputs to the continuous improvement program to enhance the quality of the products or processes

Effectively communicate with operators and other quality personnel in order to meet and maintain quality standards

Perform capability, gauge, R&R studies, quality experiments, and testing as required

Oversee the management of the quarantine cage

Abide by all company policies including, but not limited to the following: health and safety, quality and environmental systems, human resources policies, and Martinrea Employee Handbook

Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards and legislation including Environmental Legislation, O. Reg 851 for Industrial Establishments, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (with emphasis on Section 28, (1) (a)-(d), (2) (a)-(c))

Work Environment:

• 100% work indoor on the plant floor (PPE required)

Decision Making and Authority:

• Decision Making:
  • Part quality (OK to run)
  • Priority with production interest
• On a functional basis this role has the following reporting relationships:
  • Reports to the Quality Manager and indirectly to Quality Engineers
• Recommendations:
  • Training and efficiencies

Physical Demands:

Job requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus

Must be able to lift up to 35lbs

Must be able to work with push/pull force of up to 50lbs or less

Health and Safety:

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies, and procedures
• Must use or wear personal protective equipment and certain clothing as required by the company

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as required
• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

Martinrea International Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview.