Quality Technician

at Parker Hannifin Corporation - ACD in Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Quality Technician

Location: Peoria, IL, United States
Job Family
 : Manufacturing
Job Type
 : Regular
Posted
 : Dec 12, 2023
Job ID: 42489

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Technician assists in evaluating, maintaining and improving quality system and manufacturing processes to meet company quality policies and objectives and achieve customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:
Reviews and interprets product/process drawings, specifications, and other applicable work instructions to determine requirements. 
Determines quality level of product and processes by inspecting, testing, evaluating data; judging acceptability to requirements; and reporting results in a meaningful manner. Inspections may include, receiving, in process, first piece, or pre-shipment checks. 
Performs investigations on quality problems found in product and materials through the performance of inspections, tests, and analysis and interfaces with other functional groups to solve/prevent problems. 
Performs product specific quality planning, process/procedure auditing, and investigates discrepancies. May include developing inspection checklists and gage listings. 
Provides support for manufacturing in applying quality control techniques. 
Provides timely processing and control of nonconforming materials including support for obtaining cause, corrective, and preventive actions. Determines acceptability of rework. 
Ensures maintenance of measuring & test equipment by completing preventive maintenance, safeguarding equipment from damage, trouble-shooting malfunctions, and obtaining necessary repair or servicing. 
Promotes and maintains a clean & safe work environment by complying with procedures, policies, and regulations. 
Performs duties and tasks defined in applicable procedures and work instructions.
Perform other duties & responsibilities as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent, 1-3 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. 
Demonstrated proficiency in using MS Office & related QA software. 
Experience & training in conducting quality audits. 
Has a working knowledge of basic machine shop inspection technologies & sound measurement practices and can apply basic statistical process control techniques. 
Ability to detect & identify typical defects found in materials, those created by outside vendor processes, or induced through machining/assemble processes used by HPS. 
Working knowledge of statistical sampling, statistical process control, gage studies and statistical analysis
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software
Associates degree in related field preferred.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.