Quality Control Technician

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Mestek Machinery is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of the most complete, productive, and innovative metal forming solutions for the fabrication of HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings. Our family of companies –- Lockformer, Engel, Iowa Precision, Roto-Die, have decades of experience addressing every facet of the HVAC duct industry. The result is a combined knowledge and experience that develops cutting edge, precision technology and automated manufacturing equipment that improves productivity while ensuring the highest-quality finished ducts and fittings.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quality Tech will conduct routine quality inspections throughout production, including in-process and final inspections of new machinery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

QC inspection of all new equipment.
Conduct reviews of checklists for compliance with equipment specification standards per customer purchase agreements.
Is a liaison between production and engineering for technical updates.
Will participate in overflow part quality check as needed for machining operation.
Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.

Record and maintain documentation of all machinery inspections.
Work with the safety committee to ensure continuous compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and standards.
Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and recommend solutions.
Collaborate and train production staff in quality control procedures and standards.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality control processes.
Communicate quality control findings and recommendations to management.
Support Service as needed with new equipment installations.
Performs assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate Engineer Degree or equivalent, electrical or mechanical.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
Thoroughly versed in the use of an array of electronic test equipment.
Understand basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
Understand basic pneumatic/hydraulic fundamentals.
Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to use a variety of precision measuring tools, including micrometers and calipers.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong computer skills including QA applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

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