at Mueller Co, LLC in Decatur, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Quality Control TechnicianThe Quality Control Technician/ Calibration will perform a variety of Quality Assurance and Control Measurements, Inspections & Tests at the component and assembly levels. These activities will be conducted during the following stages of manufacturing: Receiving Inspection, Work-in-Process, First Article, Assembly / Test, Warehouse Stock Sweeps, Customer Returns, etc. These activities and others are to ensure compliance with Design, Company, Regulatory, Reliability and Quality Standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency & experience using Inspection, Measuring & Test Equipment (Calipers, Micrometers, Optical Comparator, Coordinate Measuring Machine, functional gauges, etc.) and completing official reports, database entries, etc.
- Practical experience in Blueprint reading, component configuration, understanding views, feature dimensions, finding tolerance allowances and determining total tolerance bands.
- Solid math, written / verbal communication and interpersonal skills, previous experience with statistics a plus. Basic to intermediate computer skills required (MS Office), ERP System, etc.
- Problem solving: Identify the root cause of problems using systematic, logical steps, through research of multiple alternatives. Applies judgment based on precedence, experience and with consistency.
- Identify and support Production Quality Processes and Procedures to decrease variation, increase throughput and eliminate customer dissatisfaction.
- Respond to production floor calls: Applies good working knowledge of gages, interact with operators, supervisors, managers, planners, and engineers to quickly resolve issues as they arise.
- MRB: Assist with moving product through MRB and working with Materials, Engrg, Ops, and Quality to obtain disposition of nonconforming product.
- Receive, evaluate, and process customer returned goods (RGA, RMA, and Customer Complaints).
- Conduct quality, process, gage, etc. audits, documenting processes and issues.
- Keeping current on Quality Systems and Corrective Action principles.
- Required Experience: 3 years progressive work related manufacturing/industrial experience with demonstrated proficiency in the discipline/technology/process related to the position.
Required Education:
- Minimum - High School diploma or equivalent
- Desirable - Associates degree or Technical Institute degree/certificate or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.
