Quality Assurance Technician

Position: Quality Assurance Technician I
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On-site locations:
Radford, Virginia, United Statestime type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition : R25 06144
** SUMMARY
* * The selected candidate for this position will
* s*upport Quality Engineer initiatives to improve internal and external quality for supported product lines and achieve related targets of 92% first pass yield.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

** Quality Technician will have a good working knowledge of all assigned product lines, and will perform one or more of the following tasks/jobs:
* Inspect parts per industry best practice
* Create inspection plans and advise on inspection gage/process for mechanical parts, components, and assemblies
* Inspect parts to ensure compliance with all specified requirements and complete and manage required documentation as applicable (FAI, PPK, etc..)
* Program and Operate, as applicable, the Optical Comparator (OGP), Faro Portable CMM, Hardness measurement equipment and other various inspection systems and gages.
* Maintain daily 5S and Metrics
* Complete Containment / Second Final Inspection Audits for all products
* Issue and/or complete Corrective Action Requests to the appropriate support resources
* Complete internal audits to verify Quality Management System RAD document compliance
* Perform In-Process Audits to verify workmanship standards are being followed
* Help maintain tier-2 quality documents (such as, Quality Standard Procedures, Quality Control Plans)
* Work with QE and ME controlling and dispositioning non-conforming product—Discrepant Material and Rework Order (DMRO)
* Ensure that DMROs are written for all nonconforming material
* Work with QE and ME to determine root cause on internal and external quality issues
* Work with QE and ME to implement desired corrective and preventive actions
* Perform functions in Oracle, Microsoft Access, Excel, and Outlook
* Provide technician support for the Quality Engineers as required. May include data collection, customer failure analyses, document filing and/or other quality related activities
* Correlate data, update daily and weekly internal quality metrics and/or audit results
* Apply knowledge from field returns to post pack audit process (what to audit and how often)
* Participate in daily Gemba or Go-and-See production meetings
** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**# #

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
* Two-year degree in a related area is preferred
* Minimum four years’ experience in related field is required
* Strong technical background is required to troubleshoot required
* Prior experience in an inspection department or with in process inspection tools and methods preferred, but not required
* CNC machine programming and operation experience preferred
* Must be able to read and work to prints and work instructions
* Experience and knowledge of metrology and inspection techniques, tools, materials and equipment required
* Must have experience with and knowledge of basic hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other mechanical measurement devices
* Thorough knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerances and ISO 9001 preferred
* Must have basic understanding and usage of mechanical gauging equipment and electrical test equipment
* Use of judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions as to the failure mode of the product
* Requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
* Must have good communication and computer skills
* Must be self-directed and able to work well in a team environment
* Microsoft Excel, Access, and Outlook experience required
** Physical Demand and Work Environment:*
* ** WORK ENVIRONMENT**:
Work-related hazards include moving heavy motors, using high voltage, and working with chemicals. Working on the plant floor requires wearing common protective and safety equipment.
** PHYSICAL…