Quality Technician-(1st Shift)

Summary of Responsibilities:   Routinely utilizes quality standards as established by Quality department to inspect parts, products and/or processes to ensure compliance. Confers with management, and value streams in resolution of defective parts or products. Works with QA personnel regarding corrective and preventive actions. Conducts routine audits and process capability reviews under supervision.  Processes defective internal and supplier parts and assemblies as required.  Essential Duties:  ·         Inspects and tests incoming materials, in-process components, and finished goods to ensure adherence to company quality standards and customer specifications, using fixed or pre-set measuring instruments.  Compares assembled products with list or sample model is already established to ensure completion of assembly, paint quality, and overall appearance to assure aesthetic appeal.  (Approx. 75%) ·         Works with various internal departments and supplier representatives to communicate non-conformities and suggest improvements or remedies.  Works with Production supervisors to approve re-worked products. Works with Quality Assurance Engineers, Quality Control Techs and Leads, and Value Stream personnel for implementing corrective actions. (Approx. 15%) ·         Inspects periodic samples of in-process fabricated parts to print specifications and for blemishes and defects. Inspects welded assemblies to print specifications and for weld quality. Works with inspection equipment such as fixed gauges, templates, micrometer, height gauge, dial indicator, and portable coordinate measuring machine. Rejects defective parts and notifies department supervisor or supplier of rejected parts status. (Approx. 10%) NOTE: These duties are subject to change as business needs and strategies evolve. Employee may be required to perform other duties of comparable complexity. Education:   ·         High School /GED diploma required Experience:   ·         Minimum of one to two years of work experience in Quality or Production environment.   Required Skills:   ·         Ability to utilize Engineering and Quality standards ·         Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)   Preferred Skills:   ·         Fabrication, assembly and welding skills ·         Blueprint reading ·         Use of measurement tools & equipment (calipers, micrometer, etc.) ·         Forklift skillsAs an equal opportunity employer, Excel Industries, Inc. abides by applicable non-discrimination laws and will not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, or veteran status.