Quality Assurance Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.
• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
• Work with Set-up employees, Applications Specialists, Die Shop, and Toolmakers to develop processes with SPC and verify data to assure part quality during set-up and production runs
• Carefully determine daily conformance of parts to customer specifications using inspection tools, blueprints, control plans, and SPC data
• Work closely with operations employees to retrieve data to improve processes and procedures
• Audit the quality system in the extrusion, fabrication, and machining areas to verify compliance
• Communicate with supervisors, operators, managers, and other departments as required regarding product quality issues
• Download data, print charts, verify data, and approve product for shipment
• Develop and utilize accurate, user-friendly programs to help verify product to meet customer quality requirements as needed
• Work to shorten all QC checks using SPC as basis, to minimize equipment downtime
• Maintain proper records of test results
• Train operators in use of measurement system and equipment, including capabilities of different measurement equipment types
• Provide data analysis and management for the department including long-term performance studies and capability studies using AEC’s measurement systems and procedures
• Take appropriate measures to improve quality levels
• Assist in maintaining and operating calibration system
• Keep work area clean and orderly using 5S (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education:
▪ High school diploma or equivalent degree
▪ Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology or related program preferred

2. Experience:
▪ 3+ years of machining production experience
3. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
▪ Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)
▪ Ability to establish quality assurance (QC) practices
▪ Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
▪ Ability to recognize safety concerns
▪ Ability to utilize the proper inspection and measurement equipment
▪ Strong written and verbal communication skills
▪ Strong coordination, judgment, and project management skills
▪ Basic math skills
▪ Strong blueprint reading skills with a good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
▪ Knowledge and understanding of CMM operation
▪ An understanding of PC-DMIS CMM software is helpful

 BENEFITS

• A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Live Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
• Company Provided Work Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE Reimbursement

The anticipated pay range for this position is $19.00 - $31.22 hourly.  The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.