AFMW - Quality Technician - Advanced Products

Description:

DEFINITION

The Quality Technician Advanced Products is responsible for providing service in support of military and nuclear contracts by focusing on product testing, inspection, non-destructive testing and general processing of advanced products throughout the operation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports directly to the Quality Manager

SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position does not provide direct supervision to any group of employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

NOTE: An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed and the incumbent will work cross-functionally within the QA department as needed to support training and general capacity assistance within the department.

• Work in a safe manner with a goal of zero harm.
• Create safety awareness by actively observing, auditing, and coaching safe work behaviors and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Read and understand process sheets and shop cards.
• Participate in casting certification process.
• Prepares, distributes and monitors activities related to NCR dispositions both internally and with customers
• Perform necessary non-destructive testing (NDT) to include visual (VT), liquid penetrant (PT) and magnetic particle (MT)
• Perform dimensional inspections on rough and finished components
• Create weld maps as required
• Coordinate document and certification creation and retention.
• Receive and store material certifications.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Ensure proper execution of policies and procedures within areas of responsibility.
• Active member of internal ISO team.
• Maintain clean and organized workstation.
• Must have good attendance and be reliable.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of how to operate a personal computer and basic computer skills.

Knowledge of non-destructive testing (existing or previous certification in VT, PT or MT preferred)

Quality Control Analysis Conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings to include GD&T

Ability to learn and understand metal casting processes.

Ability to analyze information and report test results.

Ability to promote process improvement, develop standards, and manage processes.

Ability to use metrology equipment

Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and senior managers, as well as employees.

Ability to gain understanding of plant equipment and processes.

Ability to express ideas and communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Active Listening giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

(a) High School education or equivalent

(b) Existing or previous NDT certification or training preferred

(c) Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant foundry or manufacturing experience preferred; or

(d) Equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively with other employees and leadership throughout the organization.
• The ability to manage schedules, consider resources and communicate these needs effectively throughout the organization.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and other specialized software), metrology and various testing equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with known limitations or disabilities to perform the essential functions related to physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear, ascend and descend stairs, ramps, etc., use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to be walking or standing for up to twelve (12) hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and can be loud.
• The temperature in the work environment may be cold in the winter and hot in the summer.
• Employees are required to wear proper steel toe shoes, safety glasses and proper hearing protection while working.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.

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