Senior Quality Technician - Columbus McKinnon Corp.

Job Summary/Overview

The Senior Quality Technician is responsible for maintaining quality assurance processes, testing of products, and recording and analyzing results gathered during product development and production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program and inspect manufactured products using CMM software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve dimensional issues found during CMM inspection and ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards.
• Consistently and reliably own the quality process of assigned jobs. For 1st piece, in-process and final inspection, this may include collaborating with Manufacturing Engineers, Programmers and/or machinists to develop and optimize an inspection plan.
• Develop and maintain inspection reports.
• Maintain and document calibration of quality control equipment.
• Prepare and maintain test data for review.
• Evaluate data and draft reports, noting any relevant deviations from existing standards.
• Conduct data collection, data analysis, and trending.
• Ensure compliance to company standards and specifications.
• Works with Materials/Purchasing Department to assure acceptable supplier quality and delivery.
• Interact with team members to communicate inspection results.
• Provide instruction and training for inspection team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Gauge software knowledge
• Microsoft Office experience and proficiency
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints
• Ability to utilize the following gauges and measuring devices: micrometers, calipers, height gauge, hardness tester, optical comparator, spectrometer, CMM, and go/no go gauges
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency, teamwork, keen attention to detail, ability to plan, organize and multi-task.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role preferred.
• 2+ years of CMM programming and operation experience required
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• CAD/CAM Software

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Salary info:

$25 - $35 / hr