Quality Technician - Nights

Position Purpose: Carry out assignments from quality management, involved in assuring product quality. To maintain document control, calibration, product approval, weld control, and receiving inspection systems. To assist in operator training on quality related issues. To report needs and opportunities for improvement of overall product quality as requested by quality management. Essential Functions: Inspect, evaluate and record results of purchased components using the proper inspection in accordance with Receiving Inspection Instructions. Record results of Receiving Inspections and follow established procedures in providing feedback on analysis of vendor performance. Inspect and evaluate components and suspensions returned from customers and specify work necessary before components can be returned to stock. Maintain gauge calibration system to insure gauges are calibrated to schedule and all proper documentation is maintained. Work with inventory control and other departments to maintain M.R.B. area. Ensure that area is controlled for accuracy. Inspect assembled components for Intraax assembly and monitor wheel end assembly. All other activities as directed by management Education and Training: Engineering or related technical degree preferred Minimum Qualifications: Two years of welding, metal fabrication and machining experience a plus. Prior experience in areas of Quality Assurance considered a plus. Must be computer literate (word processing, databases, and graphing software). Prior knowledge of GD&T considered beneficial to position. Must be proficient in analytical problem-solving techniques and possess strong written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with different levels of management and production personnel. Self-motivated. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Physical Demands: Constant sitting and grasping Occasional driving, grasping and pinching Minimal standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing and reaching Lift up to 5 lbs. Carry up to 5 lbs. approximately 25 feet Push/Pull 10 lbs. of force 5 feet Environmental Conditions: Work Environment: Office/Administrative Lighting: Adequate Ventilation: Adequate Temperature: Temperature Controlled with AC/Heat. Behavioral Traits: Innovative - Feeling comfortable in fast-changing environments; being willing to take risks and to consider new and untested approaches Persuasive - Building commitment by convincing others and winning them over to your point of view Excitement - Operating with a good deal of energy, intensity and emotional expression; having a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved Tactical - Emphasizing the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands-on, practical strategies Feedback - Letting others know in a straightforward manner what you think of them, how well they have performed and if they have met your needs and expectations Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process. Empathy - Demonstrating an active concern for people and their needs by forming close and supportive relationships with others We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.