Quality Assurance Tech

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Performs inspections as required or as directed by manufacturing. Performs receiving inspections of incoming product as required. Notifies vendor of non-conformances and makes arrangements to return non-conforming product to the vendor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine and complex inspections of product, including prototype and experimental, subhassemblies and assemblies and accept or reject same with designated forms.

• Perform process audits of various processes including fabrication, welding, machining, paint, assembly Qaulityusing an approved process audit checklist.

• Set up, program and operate standard and specialized inspection equipment, to include, but not limited to coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and inspection arms (Romer or Faro arms)

• Assist in resolving fabrication, machining, welding, paint and assembly quality problems.

• Help operators become familiar with gauging, blueprint reading, charting, etc.

• Must be able to work with suppliers when non-conforming product is deemed a supplier issue.

• Maintain education and skill level required to perform assigned functions.

• Complete special assignments that are assigned by supervisor.

• Drives skid loaders for the purpose of sound testing.

• Will be required to perform data collection using the pulse sound system.

• Work independently with a minimum of supervision.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able to visually inspect product and equipment

• Must be able to communicate and work well with people in all areas, both inside and outside Manitou.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic computer skills, to including the use of Google, Word, Excel, Power Point and working knowledge of IFS.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints including geometric tolerances and weld symbols.

• Proficiency in geometry and trigonometry.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.

LOCALIZATION AND TRAVEL EXPECTED:

• This position is located in Yankton, SD.

• No travel required.