Quality Technician

Gorbel's Mission

Gorbel's mission is simple: We improve people's lives. That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We're on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes and we're looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

Job Description

To ensure quality of products received and through processes in the facility meet or exceed Gorbel quality and specifications. This will involve inspection of items when received and inspection of sub-assemblies and assemblies produced through dimensional visual and functions inspection or testing. Process nonconforming material using standard process and drives action for resolution with teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and tests incoming material, work in process and final assemblies using defined procedure and leads follow through actions. Documents inspection results in computer or paper-based records. Able to participate in review of new measurement techniques and learn to use and apply them.
• Makes material transactions as needed: Moves accepted parts into inventory, unacceptable parts to quarantine, updates computer records.
• Follows non-conformance procedures to visually identify, communicate, and quarantine material. Participates or provides input to Material Review Board for proper disposition of material. Updates computer records needed for analysis.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings and specifications to ensure products and processes comply with Gorbel specifications.
• Interfaces with other departments to resolve issues. Drives action for nonconforming issues, scrap, rework with appropriate owners. Maintains records of inspections and prepares list of defects that would be used for analysis.
• Develops and participates in defining quality standards where needed. For example, visual standards for Weld, Paint. Functional tests for electrical or mechanical systems.
• Completes weld destructive and non-destructive tests as defined. May also need to help develop the tests and document them.
• Completes functional testing to check fit for use or audits functional test results to ensure continued compliance.
• Communicates inspection results and inventory issues with required individuals.
• Maintains testing equipment and calibrates equipment per defined frequency to ensure accuracy.
• Participate and contribute in problem solving and continuous improvement teams.
• Assists other departments as required.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least four years of manufacturing experience
• Mechanical ability
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of inspection tools, measuring devices and GD&T methods
• Knowledge of basic welding. Ability to inspect and test welds a plus
• Knowledge of or ability to learn problem solving methods and tools
• Computer literate in Microsoft and Excel. Ability to do basic graphs and analysis of data would be desired
• Ability to travel to other Gorbel sites

Preferred Skills

• AAS degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance
• Knowledge of paint and associated processes. Ability to inspect and analyze related problems
• Knowledge of functioning of electrical and electro-mechanical systems. Ability to understand working of functional tests analyze related problems

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gorbel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties.

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

• Quality Technician: Min $19.74 - Max $29.62
• Quality Technician, Sr: Min $21.42 - Max $32.14