Tooling and Inspection - Utility All Around

Brief Summary of Position:

Set up and operate a variety of testing and inspection equipment; inspect and control department tools and supplies. Maintain test record and reports. Provide test certification as necessary. Ability to do any and all functions of the Inspector/Tester and Lead Inspector/Tester. 

Responsibilities/Essential Functions of Position:

Inspection:

• Work from Standard Processing Instructions (SPI), charts and specifications. 
• Gather samples from various stages of production to measure physical and mechanical dimensions which would include: tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, hardness, magnetic tests, and metal thickness, camber, flatness and observation of any physical defects. 
• Observe and check measurement methods and techniques plus related details to determine conformance to standards for quality production. 
• Recommend and direct corrective measures as required.
• Perform incoming inspections of raw materials to assure conformance to specifications. 
• Inspect materials returned by customer and prepare report for Quality Manager/Technician regarding the return. 
• Keep Quality and Engineering teams informed of developments, activities and trends. Maintain and update statistical process control charts for all products. 
• Perform final inspections as specified on work order.
• Prepare Silicon steel samples for Epstein tests.
• Perform Epstein testing on SMT-700 tester, stack testing and coating thickness for silicon steels.
• Serve as back-up support for Grain Size analysis testing.

Tooling:

• Assist production supervisor with tooling maintenance and activities for the Tooling Room and Lapping Dept. maintenance to include:
  • Coordination of tooling and maintenance activities with outside suppliers of tooling and machining.
• Issue tooling and deliver to production area as requested or according to instructions. 
• Assure correct identification of tools before putting into or returning to storage. 
• Inspect tooling upon return for damage. Inform production supervisor as to broken/damaged items, tool shortages and need for reordering to maintain prescribed levels. 
• Apply rust preventative to tooling as required for storage.
• Maintain record of withdrawals and returns of tooling. 
• Maintain record of tooling usage, location, quantities and maintain inventory. 
• Ordering production related consumable supplies; return unused supplies to storage. 
• Deliver supplies to production area as requested or according to instructions.
• Additional duties as required by the business.

Calibration:

• Responsibility for the calibration tracking system of inspection devices and tools, controllers and recorders of process equipment. 
• Interaction with outside vendors for tooling and machining and calibration contractors. 

Supervisor Responsibilities: 

• None; may direct work of one other person with Inspection area. 

Required Technical/Job Experience and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of testing equipment and measures
• Mathematical skills in arithmetic & algebra 
• Ability to read drawings, specification charts & tables. 
• 2-5 years of experience using data collecting devices to record readings.

Education Requirements:

• High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.

Working Conditions:

• Standard work week is Monday through Friday, hours to be consistent with business unit; some off hours work expected
• Working in production environment. 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.  

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.