Quality Assurance Metallurgy Technician-SCIH/AAC Ammo Production
Full Time
West Columbia, SC 29170
Posted
Job description
JOB PURPOSE
The Quality Assurance Metallurgy Technician is responsible for the inspection, measurement, documentation of in-process and finished goods. This position will utilize measurement and test equipment to verify all material meets or exceeds the current quality standards internally and externally (Customer) per established procedures. The Quality Assurance Metallurgy Technician must follow all current procedures with a strict adherence to the Quality System and provide full Quality support to Manufacturing. Other areas can/will be added due to changing business needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Inspect materials using appropriate methods and equipment such as (not limited to) Calipers, Micrometers, Pitch Micrometers, TIR Gage, Height Gages, etc.- Utilize Microscopes, Inverted Microscopes, Polishing wheels, and Hardness Testing equipment to ensure brass shell casings are within specification.
- Communicate with operators on any adjustments that may need to be made in regards to machinery that affects metallurgical properties.
- Perform incoming material inspections as necessary to validate they meet necessary specifications.
- Perform First Article Inspections and provide results to support manufacturing and production of material and components.
- Note: FAI’s are very high in priority and must always be prioritized appropriately
- Safely operate handguns and rifles of various types, calibers, and manufacturers to test various parameters of ammunition including (but not limited to) – Pressure, Velocity, Accuracy, and Function and Casualty.
- Installs, calibrates, and operates various types of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical test and measurement devices or systems.
- Evaluate department processes. Recommend and coordinate needed changes based upon process analysis.
- Seek and acts upon ways to improve daily work processes to enhance quality, productivity and satisfy customers needs and expectations.
- Provide In-Process Inspections, random and scheduled, to manufacturing to verify quality requirements are being met.
- In-Process inspections are to be performed routinely to monitor production processes and parts. Parts may be designated by production for QA verification; however, the Quality Assurance Metallurgy Technician is expected at random unscheduled intervals, select parts from in-process and finished goods bin for validation and verification. (Random sampling)
- Provide feedback (communication) to production personnel and management on the current state of production quality and any issues that arise.
- Ability to analyze quality data and decide whether to certify or reject specific products and communicate results appropriately.
- Ability to prepare written documentation such as Non-Conforming Material Reports, Product Acceptance Records, Inspection Plans, Quality Alerts etc.
- Ability to participate in process and product audits in support of the Quality System (ISO Audits)
- While this Job Location’s primary work area is designated, it is to be expected the Quality Assurance Metallurgy Technician has full understanding and ability to perform within other job locations in the Quality Department in order to alleviate any issues that arise from staffing (Cross Trained for other locations/labs/QA roles)
- Ability and willingness to perform other job duties as deemed necessary by the Quality Manager or management.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus 1-2 years of experience in a Laboratory type environment.- Ability to read and understand Safety Rules, Standard Operating Procedures, Forms etc
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, internal or external, including Dimensions, GD&T (Geometric Design and Tolerance), Parts Lists, Bills of Materials, Revisions & Changes
- Ability to use hand measurement tools such as height gages, calipers, micrometers, air gages, thread rings and plugs, pitch micrometers etc.
- Ability to complete routing forms and inspection documents and distribute as required.
- Ability to apply problem solving techniques to work with production personnel in solving potential product and process problems encountered during manufacturing.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a technical manner.
- Possess strong computer skills. MS Office (Emphasis in Excel), Google Drive & Google Suite
- Desire to improve themselves, the quality system and instill a quality mentality into co-workers.
- Ability to assist in the communication of the quality system requirements to other personnel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Adhere to all safety and quality system standards and principles.- It is to be expected that the Quality Assurance Metallurgy Technician understands that laboratory environments are to be kept clean and tidy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs safely.- Must have dexterity in order to quickly sort through items and remove/replace the parts needed during the manufacturing process(es)
- Ability to use common hand and power tools.
DIRECT REPORTS
Not Applicable
Must be at least 18 years old.
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