Quality Technician

Trenton Forging is American owned and operated and a leading producer of custom closed-impression die forgings for a wide array of industries. In business for over 50 years, we have remained the strongest of competitors due to our focus on quality, flexible operations, continuous improvement, and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our customers.

Position: Quality Technician

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Manager

Shift: 6:00am - 4:30pm

FLSA Status: Exempt (Hourly)

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Write and update PFMEA, PCP, and Process flows.
• Use statistical tools to identify sample size and acceptable errors; determine levels of confidence.
• Collect process capabilities by using the electronic system for data management.
• Maintain and control the gage system
• Participate in and/or lead the corrective action process.
• Complete PPAP and first article submission as required.
• Operate portable CMM and laser scanner
• Generate CMM reports with GD&T information
• Support manufacturing and hot inspection as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions: Will provide statistical information for quality improvement by identifying testing methods and samples. Develop and maintain PCP’s, maintain gage system and procure items needed for quality group.

Education Requirements: High school diploma / GED. Some college credits or trade schooling preferred.

Experience Requirements: Minimum 2 years in a quality position in a manufacturing environment.

Skill Requirements: Must have strong technical skills; mechanical aptitude; ability to promote process improvement; support innovation; knowledge of Engineering concepts; must have ability to research root causes and cooperatively make suggestions. Basic computer skills with knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; also, be able to learn / use additional software as needed. Forklift operation experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand 75% of the time. Job involves twisting, turning, reaching, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing. Must be able to lift up to 25# approximately 15 times during the day.

Benefits:

At Trenton Forging Company, we are committed to providing the ideal climate for personal and professional development for all of our team members. The value of work-life balance is crucial, and the health and happiness of our team is paramount. For this reason, we have created an impressive benefits package for members of our team. Some benefits for full-time employees include:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days of employment.
• Medical Insurance Trenton Forging Company pays 80% of medical premiums. Employees are responsible for the remaining 20%. The three health plans we offer are:
• Blue Care Network HMO – with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO – with HSA
• Blue Care Network Traditional – no HSA
• Note: If an employee opts out of their medical coverage with Trenton Forging Company, the Company will pay the employee $70 weekly – totaling $3640 annually. Dental, Vision and Accident Insurance plans through Guardian are also available at negligible costs to the employee. If the employee selects one of the HSA medical plans above, they are automatically enrolled in a Health Savings Account (HSA). The Company makes $500 annual contributions for employees who choose single-person medical coverage and $1000 annual contributions for coverage of 2 or more persons.
• Life Insurance Our forging company automatically pays for a $15,000 life insurance policy for each employee. Additional life insurance may be purchased by the employee, up to $100,000 in employee coverage, $50,000 in spousal coverage, and $10,000 coverage per child.
• 401(k) On the first month after 60 days of employment, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan with Merrill Lynch. In profitable years, the Company may match employee contributions with discretionary bonuses to all employees currently participating in our 401(k) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement – After one year of service, employees are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement for work related course work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Factory
• In-person
• Manufacturing facility
• Office

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21