Quality Assurance Assistant

Job Details Job Location: MPD Components - Owensboro, KY Education Level: High School Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: None Job Category: QA - Quality Control Description Quality Assurance Assistant helps process, inspect, test and verify incoming, in-process and returned parts and materials meet visual, dimensional, mechanical and/or electrical specifications. To verify quantities of incoming materials to match up with shipping/packing list and purchase orders. To create data entries to record various process activities. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Set up, operate, program and interpret results of a variety of electronic and/or mechanical monitoring and measuring devices. In this area these devices include but are not limited to: Coordinate Measuring Machine Optical Comparator Digibridge Non-contact Measuring System Micrometers Calipers Digital Height Indicators Plug/Pin and Ring Gauges Threaded Plug/Pin and Threaded Ring Gauges Microscope Electrical Meters Receive and verify part quantities with purchase orders. Obtain inspection requirements from PC for product specifications, part drawings and QC work instructions. Inspect all types of incoming and in-process parts and materials for quality conformance. Interpret and record data to determine if product passes or fails requirements based on product specifications, part drawings and QC work instructions. Analyze and verify chemical analysis from QC instructions with industry standards. Work from, understand, and adhere to controlled written instructions that specify the methods and conditions required for: Incoming material inspection In-process part inspection/auditing Returned materials Maintain accurate and legible quality records. These may include but are not limited to incoming inspection reports, travelers, shrinkage/scrap reporting, product traceability, shelf life, test/inspection status and returned materials. Create first article inspection reports on new and revised parts. Understand and use ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling plans when specified in work instructions. Log final inspection data, returned materials, and customer-specific forms into the appropriate reports. Perform work under minimal supervision. Coordinate and adjust schedule of inspection of parts in an orderly and timely manner. SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist supervisor, engineers and managers as requested to clarify non-conformances and potential issues with parts. Perform data/transaction entry on PRMS manufacturing system and PC spreadsheets. Maintain IMQA inspection report retention files in an orderly and accurate manner. Maintain clean and orderly work area. Understand and maintain an ISO9001/AS9100 area. Perform other related duties as assigned. This Position Guide is to be supplemented by written goals, plans and standards of performance as approved by the appropriate manager. QualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS: Must have good knowledge of basic math. Must be able to understand and operate various monitoring and measuring devices as listed above. Must have PC knowledge (MS Word and Excel) Must be able to understand written work instructions & product specifications to accurately interpret and legibly record data. Must have good vision to inspect product, operate equipment and perform tests. Visual testing is required. Must be agile and dexterous with the ability to work in various positions. Job requires frequent standing, lifting, stooping, bending, grasping, pinching, and reaching motions requiring use of two hands. Gloves, finger cots and safety glasses may be required in certain situations. Benefits Benefits are available on the first day of employment. Company-sponsored life and short-term disability insurance. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Health Savings Account when paired with a high deductible medical plan. 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 4%. 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after meeting eligibility requirements. Paid time off, including Vacation, Personal or Discretionary (Sick), and ten (10) paid company holidays. Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved courses. Climate-controlled work environment. Consistent weekday schedules provide exceptional work-life balance.