Under the direction of the Department Manager, the Quality Control Technician ensures the production of company products at the highest quality and at the lowest possible cost, meeting company policies and procedures. The Quality Control Technician will act in a manner that is consistent with Gordon Aluminum’s Customer 1^st Philosophy.

The purpose of this position is to support the department’s ability to achieve its goals and objectives. This includes performing first piece and in-process inspections in our fabrication department which encompasses machining, bending, welding and punch presses.  Also will assist in new product development.  Other duties and assignments may be assigned as needed.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Use and knowledge of all hand measuring tools. (Calipers, Thread Gauges, Etc)  
• Support the development and improvement of measuring systems assigned areas.
• Ability to operate a Zeiss CMM and Portage Layout machine. 
• Must thoroughly understand interpreting engineering drawings and the concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in determining part conformance to print.
• Assist in measurement development for APQP projects and the continuous improvement process for existing components.
• Communicate as needed with all set-up people, supervisors, engineers, and managers to meet customer/shop floor needs.
• Assist with calibration of all hand measuring tools as needed.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Federal, State, and local standards and regulations. 
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding safety and standards of workplace behavior, in completing job duties and assignments

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.  

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.   Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Physical Demands

Wear required safety equipment when on the shop floor. While performing the duties of this job, The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and/or sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, talk or hear. The employee is never required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell.

The employee will frequently be required to lift up to 10 lbs and regularly lift up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required for this position include clear vision close (20 inches or less)

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Employee is expected to wear the required personal protective equipment when on the production floor. 

Notice

All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.  To perform this job successfully, the worker must posses the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.  The Company retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Gordon Aluminum Industries, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.