Position Summary  

This is a temporary position, applicant may only be needed for 6 months or however long contract depicts. Reporting to the Director of Quality or designee. Assists in making dimensional and/or mechanical inspection and test of assemblies, sub-assemblies, units and components for size, to ensure conformance with quality standards. Assists with devising dimensional gauging set-ups. Inspects and checks instruments, apparatus, machines and equipment following established procedures. Checks layout and processing of critical parts. Assists in determining reasons for defects or malfunctions, effect of deviations on product requirements.

Hours of work: 8 hours per day (may be longer as conditions demand), 5 days per week. Pay is hourly, subject to straight time and overtime.

Pay rate: Dependent on experience.

Note: Once trained to ACTA procedures, policies, equipment, MRP, and other systems or processes this positions schedule may be subject to change. 

Success Factors

• Understands the application of the tools at hand to maximize the efficiency and quality of inspections
• Speaks and writes clearly and informatively; Responds well to questions; Practices active listening; exhibits discretion
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; able to approach/evaluate a problem from many angles
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Able to absorb and process information quickly
• Focuses on solving conflict; Maintains confidentiality; Strong leader; Conducts themselves in a professional manner; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes honest and open feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interest; Able to build morale and support group commitments to goals and objectives
• Works to fully understand and implement company policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values; Supports a respectful workplace and respects diversity; Provides feedback and strives for continual improvement
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans; actively searches out and implements solutions
• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Takes the lead and leads by example

Tasks

• Operate PCMM/Laser Tracker
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on PCMM/Tracker machine using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
• Use micrometers, calipers and depth micrometers
• Must be accurate and precise in measurements, both as presented to the customer for sample layouts and to production for first piece and dimensional checks
• Familiarity with SPC concepts and applications are a plus
• Knowledge of GD&T to be demonstrated upon receipt of training
• Responsible for keeping work area clean and organized
• Data entry and basic analysis of statistical process control charts
• Assist the production team in collecting and analyzing data for measurement systems analysis, capability studies, design of experiments, gauge R&R, etc
• Ability to develop work instructions
• Ensure production line, gauges and measuring devices are working correctly
• Monitor production line fallout and yields and provide samples for root cause analysis and corrective action
• Identify and handle non-conforming products
• Ensure 5-S is adhered to properly
• Identifies visual defects on inspected materials
• Must be un-biased in approach to inspection results
• Excellent verbal / written communications and interpersonal skills

Knowledge

• Understands the application of the tools at hand to maximize the efficiency and quality of inspections
• Experience and understanding of verisurf and/or polyworks software

Skills

• Experience with operating a Romer arm or Laser Tracker is necessary
• Experience and understanding of verisurf and/or polyworks software is necessary
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to properly use quality gages - micrometers - calipers - height gauges - micrometers, etc.
• Experience with MS Office applications such as Access, Excel and Word
• Familiar with drawings, flowcharts, work instructions, and control plans, gage R&R, capability studies
• Must be a team player and work well with others in process development, corrective action and problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Math skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities a must
• Excellent technical writing comprehension necessary
• Must be US Citizen, also may be required to qualify for a U.S. Government security clearance

Abilities

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity, accommodation, and color vision.
• Moving, carrying, lifting, objects in excess of 50 lbs.
• Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time.
• Work in or near industrial hazards.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong work ethic.
• Dependable.
• Exceptional safety and quality awareness.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Adaptable to changing schedules.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Team work.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures.
• Detail oriented.
• Must be a US citizen

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience using PCMM/Laser Tracker equipment and software

Application Requirements:

• Complete application (work history and references)
• Resume
• Relevant pay expectation
• Relevant geography (Utah applicants)