Quality LAB Technician

2600 Skypark Dr, Torrance, CA 90505, USA Job Description LISI AEROSPACE is ranked 60th in the global aerospace value chain and specializes in the design and manufacture of high-tech metal components to enhance aircraft safety and performance. Active since 1950 in the fastener market (no. 3 worldwide), LISI AEROSPACE has been a recognized player in metal components for aircraft engines and airframes since 2011. With its dedication to industrial excellence, LISI AEROSPACE aims to become a leader in costs, quality, deadlines and workplace safety. This mindset is represented at every level of our company and by all of our team members. At LISI AEROSPACE, we focus above all on advancement and flexibility. Every employee is empowered and has the latitude they need to carry out their assignments and develop their skills. We provide this mobility and training through our Corporate University, the LISI Knowledge Institute (LKI). As a result, our company is growing fast and always welcoming new talents. SUMMARY : Quality Technician III plays a critical role in ensuring that our products, services, and operations meet the established customer standards. This position involves conducting thorough examinations, detailed inspections, and various tests to assess compliance with internal and external regulations and standards. Having a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality and safety. Trains in less skilled employees on specific techniques and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following: Inspection Tasks: Inspects semi-finished components including, but not limited to, bolt blank stock, washers, internally and externally threaded fasteners, and raw material for conformance to customer specifications and production/manufacturing drawings. Inspect precision machined components and sub-assemblies for conformance to predetermined mechanical standards, specifications and tolerances according to the company’s quality procedures, production drawings, and industry standards. Final inspection of close tolerance fasteners by the company’s internal procedures and customer requirements. Maintains inspection reports and records inspection data on department-approved forms. Able to use precision measuring equipment and perform detailed dimensional inspections as required. Coordinates inspection activities with the leads and employees in the area where work is being performed. Reads and comprehends blueprints. May be required to determine methods of inspection to be used. Inspects, adjusts, and verifies accuracy of gauges and measuring instruments for conformance to specifications and issues gages to support factory production. Review calibration certifications according to quality procedures and purchase order requirements. Development of First Article inspection documents and creates inspection reports per quality procedures. Review of final inspection documentation and assist the compliance team as needed. Responsible for scanning paperwork, filing, data entry, and product certification as needed. Processing customer returns in accordance with quality procedures and policies. Attend PMRT meetings as needed to assist in dispositions of rejection tags. Perform preliminary review of product rejections issued by inspectors. Trains less skilled employees or Trainees. Performs and assists in the physical and metallurgical tests on in-process and final production parts. Perform tasks associated with the movement of materials, supplies, and finished goods to designated areas throughout the facility. Performs preparation techniques of Metallurgical mounts such as grinding, cutting, polishing and etching. Assists in the preparation of in-process tests on setup parts from various manufacturing operations. Reads and understands drawings and specifications for correct test requirements, procedures and sampling plans. Perform tests associated with Mechanical Testing, such as tensile, shear, fatigue, stress durability, head docility, installation force, torque and other tests to ensure conformance to quality requirements and/or specifications. Performs in-process tests on setup parts from various manufacturing operations Reports any safety violation, test equipment misusage and/or improperly performed work to Supervisor. Analyzes drawings and specifications for correct test requirements, procedures and sampling plans. Verify calibration on all test equipment before use. Reports any safety violation, test equipment misusage and/or improperly performed work to Supervisor. Verifies and ensures all jobs and materials have accurate information on the identification tags and the correct documentation has been completed. Assist in raw material verification when needed. Move parts and materials to and from factories and departments as indicated on material documentation Delivers part samples to quality lab for inspection and evaluation when required Enters work order information in the Shop Floor System in preparation for shipping Review lab test results to ensure all operations have been performed and completed Assists in the Shipping and Receiving department with stocking and re-stocking, ensuring all products and materials has accurate weight and or piece count. Assist the Preliminary Material Review Team (PMRT) Sorts parts in the Quality Assurance Lab when needed Conducts lab sampling when needed Verification and inspection of raw material as required Assists manufacturing and quality control in determining conformance of in-process and finished products to customer specifications and drawings. Ensures maintenance and calibration on all equipment and that raw materials meet specification and calibration requirements. Performs data reduction calculations. Takes photo macro and micrographs. Assists engineering in the research of test programs by writing laboratory test reports when necessary. Develop new laboratory test procedures. Performs developmental and failure analysis programs. Assists in writing laboratory test reports when necessary. Assists in developing and writing new laboratory test procedures and work instructions. Trains less skilled employees or Trainees. GageTrak System (CAL01/CAL02) – Create, maintain, and issue all gages used by production through the GageTrak System Control of Gage Room (CAL03) – monitor daily temperature and humidity requirements in gage room Trulok Setup (CAL04) – Use spreadsheet to find correct offset and insert Calibration (CAL05 - CAL18) – Calibration of various gages performed in house. Responsible to calibrate the gage, update the entry in the tracking system, and update calibration sticker. Example gages: micrometer, caliper, tri-rolls, broach gages, etc. Test Bolt Inventory Management (CAL19) – Control test bolt inventory in the gage room used by operators and technicians. Issue test bolts and request additional test bolts as needed from stock. New Gage Process (CAL20/CAL21) – Requesting quotes for new gages and inputting orders into ordering system Kissflow. Calibration Scheduling Control (CAL20, CAL22/23, & CAL26) – Request quotes for outside calibration, schedule, and coordinate all activities related to outside or internal calibrations. Reporting (CAL25) – Send weekly and biweekly reports to all production and quality areas for gage calibration due dates Certification review (CAL24 & CAL27) – Review lab and gage certs upon receipt for correct requirements and condition notes. Engineering Projects (CAL28) – Act as a gage expert and resource for various engineering project Measurement of Uncertainty Calculation (CAL29) – Control and maintain the measurement of uncertainty calculations for all required gages Trains less skilled employees or Trainees. Safety/ Compliance: Adheres and implements all company HSE policies, procedures, and practices. All employees are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures. All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times. All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately. Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results. Implements and suggests waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as recycling opportunities and elimination of paper waste. Other duties assigned. Ways of Working, Experience, and Behaviors To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the workflows and procedures. Technical Skills – Technical skills in Quality Assurance and manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and inspection equipment; Good understanding of Geometric tolerance per ANSI Y145; Proficient in the use of Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, ring gages, pin gages, go and no-go pin gages, optical comparator and microscopes; Reads and understands blueprints Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals. Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self; Uses time efficiently. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory duties. ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or equivalent education. Minimum 5-8 years of metallurgical or physical laboratory experience. Understanding of test equipment and lab procedures. Or a combination of inspection and lab procedures Completion of college-level mathematics, metallographic, or mechanical engineering a plus. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic mainframe computer systems and familiar with Spreadsheet and Word Processing software, Database systems Mathematical Skills Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) Ability to perform these operations using units and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIROMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY 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. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time. The employee is required to speak or listen and requires eye-hand coordination, repetitive hand and arm movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing level within normal/average range. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Safety and Environmental The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas. Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by: - Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and environmental protection (in particular the LISI golden rules) - Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection - Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact LISI is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. 2600 Skypark Dr, Torrance, CA 90505, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr