Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

SUMMARY

Provides service and support to Touchstone internal and external customers and suppliers to insure materials, process, and products meet and/or exceed specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide MES support through the resolution of Quality 'Escalates' and operator

            assistance/instruction.

• Interprets engineering drawings. 
• Records test/inspection data and audit results using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Review inspection documents for accuracy and maintain organized files.
• Apply statistical process control techniques.
• Evaluates data and create reports as required to be distributed to interested parties.
• Checks incoming material as required. 
• Reviews and maintains material test reports on incoming material for Material Traceability as required. 
• Perform routine inspections for print dimensions (including CTQ) as required.
• Perform cleanliness testing (Millipore) per Customer requirements and analyze results using RAM Optical.
• Evaluation of key process indicators - Plate Fin/CuproBraze Fin Bond.
• Perform scheduled process audits and random product audits.
• Perform gage calibration and Gage R&R studies as required.
• Perform Return Unit Assessments when defective product is returned from the Customer.
• Perform paint inspections- visual, cross hatch testing, gloss readings, dry film thickness and pencil hardness as required.
• Measure and send samples to Laboratories for evaluation as needed. 
• Submit Document Control Request and revise documents as needed. 
• ISO Internal Auditor/AAR Internal Auditor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add subtract, multiple, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, and feel.  The employee is occasionally required sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The pay range for this role is $23.00 -$25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

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We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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