Quality Technician

Dicastal North America Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Mishawaka, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that finished wheels meet quality standards while adhering to safety requirements. This includes inspecting products, performing minor repairs, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and prefers at least six months of manufacturing experience. Key skills include attention to detail, ability to read written instructions, and teamwork. The Quality Technician ensures finished wheels meet quality standards while adhering to safety requirements.

Job Description

Description

Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that finished wheels meet Dicastal quality standards while adhering to all safety requirements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Always follow all safety rules and requirements 
  • Contribute to a safe work environment by maintaining housekeeping standards 
  • Maintain reliable attendance 
  • Follow instructions to meet daily job assignments 
  • Prepare necessary materials for assigned tasks 
  • Process, pack, and/or ship products in accordance with quality standards 
  • Accurately record, report, and properly mark scrap and non-conforming parts 
  • Maintain a productive work environment through communication and teamwork
  • Using tools to perform minor cosmetic repairs when applicable
  • May need to conduct minor rework to finished product
  • Perform other duties as assigned 

Inspection Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail 
  • Become familiar with wheel types, including proper tagging and labeling for products and shipments 
  • Utilize Dicastal Appearance Standards, boundary samples, and labeling guidelines to identify and respond to non-conforming parts 
  • Use gauging tools to verify products meet required specifications 
  • Collaborate with the quality team to ensure customer requirements are met 
  • Perform visual inspections of products on the production line 
  • Conduct minor cosmetic repairs as needed 
  • Lift and move wheels on and off workstations and pallets 
  • Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner 
  • Perform additional duties as assigned 

Skills and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required 
  • Minimum of six (6) months of manufacturing experience preferred 
  • Ability to read and understand written instructions and documents 
  • 20/20 vision preferred; ability to distinguish colors within the standard spectrum is helpful but not required 

Organizational Culture Expectations

  • Work safely and follow all established guidelines 
  • Maintain punctuality and a positive attitude 
  • Stay focused and accountable for assigned tasks 
  • Take responsibility for performance and productivity 
  • Maintain positive working relationships with team members 
  • Support consistent workflow across operations 
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency when needed 
  • Support, coach, and mentor coworkers as appropriate 
  • Embrace and support organizational changes 

Physical Work Conditions

  • Ability to work in a hot environment 
  • Ability to lift varying weights as required 
  • Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per shift 
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Dicastal North America Inc.

DNA was incorporated August 29, 2014 in Greenville, Michigan. We manufacture aluminum alloy wheels for the auto industry utilizing the latest digital and core technology for melting, casting, heat-treating, machining, painting, and testing of its products. DNA operates as a 100% owned subsidiary of CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd. which was founded in 1988 and is based in Qin Huangdao City, China; and is the world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum wheels for the auto industry and offers casting, forging, and spinning of wheels. CITIC Dicastal is a subsidiary of CITIC Group and provides products to almost every OEM in the countries of China, Europe, North America, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. DNA’s Vision is to become a company using leading-edge technology and continuous innovation to produce world-class, lightweight aluminum wheels. DNA’s Mission is to create the greatest value for customers, employee, stockholders, and society. DNA’s Strategy is the DNA WAY which is a cumulative process, step by step, action by action, decision by decision that adds up to continuous improvement and spectacular results. It is based on mutual trust and respect. For more information about our parent company, please visit: http://www.dicastal.com/en.
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