Dover Precision Components delivers performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. Comprising the Waukesha Bearings, Bearings Plus, Inpro/Seal and Cook Compression brands, our portfolio includes hydrodynamic bearings, active magnetic bearings, system and bearing protection, and reciprocating compressor valves, sealing technologies, pistons, rods and more. Each solution is custom-engineered to provide optimum efficiency, reliability and productivity, and backed by comprehensive aftermarket services. Dover Precision Components serves its global customer base through facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as technical sales representatives around the world. Dover Precision Components is part of Dover Corporation's Fluids segment.The quality Control Technician plans and supports activities to promote Waukesha Bearings quality system to ensure manufacturing processes, inspection methods and quality documentation meets or exceeds ISO, safety, and customer requirements.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe essential duties and responsibilities of this position are:
- Utilize standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation of materials and in-process and finished products. Create inspection procedures and develop forms and instructions for recording and reporting quality data.
- Establishes and uses programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing/measurement equipment.
- Works with Team Leaders and machine operators on all shifts to provide guidance and instruction on proper inspection and reporting procedures
- Perform inspection on in process and finished products to verify critical part features and tolerances.
- Investigate deviations from standards and completes MRR's and CAR's as necessary.
- Provide leadership on in-process and finished products to investigate and analyze causes of scrap, rework and warranty work to determine root cause.
- Work with manufacturing engineers to modify and continuously improve processes to enhance quality, stabilize processes and/or reduce costs.
- Maintains quality records and documentation.
- Produce reports showing cost of quality or other metrics as required.
- Analyze causes of scrap, rework and warranty work; develop/and assist implementation of modifications of processes and procedures to improve quality and/or meet quality standards at lower costs.
- Review materials, components or products returned under warranty claims. Analyze reason(s) for failure and advise customer of action to be taken. Estimate costing of repairs as needed for sales orders. Visit customer locations as necessary to gain a better understanding of customer requirements and procedures.
- May visit customer locations as required to check setups, alignments, etc. of company products.
- Advise Plant Manager of quality problems or concerns.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsTo 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.
- Knowledge of machining processes, metrology, and metallurgy.
- Ability to read and interpret complex manufacturing drawings.
- Strong understanding and application of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances.
- Extensive experience in use and application of inspection, testing and measuring equipment.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to clearly define problems; collect data; and draw valid conclusions.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Power-Point.
- Ability to effectively present information to customers, suppliers, management and employees.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO: 14000 requirements and procedures.
- Self-directed individual capable of performing a variety of tasks and foster an environment that supports quality and productivity.
Education and/or ExperienceJob position requires an associate degree or equivalent, plus a minimum of two years' experience in quality control functions, to become familiar with products and quality control procedures.Language SkillsAbility to respond to common inquiries.Mathematical SkillsMust possess basic analytical abilities.Reasoning AbilityThe qualified candidate must be able to troubleshoot and resolve various issues within the company. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Physical DemandsThe 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
*Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.#LI-LM1Nearest Major Market: Wausau Job Segment: Gas, Gas Technician, Metallurgy, QC, Inspector, Energy, Manufacturing, Quality