Ellwood Crankshaft and Machine is the world's leading manufacturer of large, one-of-a-kind, multiple-throw crankshafts. ECG's products and services include crankshafts and eccentrics used in mechanical stamping presses, reciprocating air and gas compressors, reciprocating pumps, engines, mechanical shears, rock crushers, homogenizers and other miscellaneous applications. ECG services the locomotive, shipping, mechanical press, oil and gas and compression markets.

Sharon Forge is currently hiring for a Quality Tech I. The Quality Tech I position is a non-exempt, full-time opportunity that may work a 4-on 4-off schedule working 12-hour shifts or may work day, afternoon, night, or rotating shifts as dictated by business needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Thorough understanding of manufacturing and manufacturing processes
Prior Quality Assurance experience a plus
Thorough understanding of tools and fixturing
Ability to use and accurately read measuring instruments
Working knowledge of ISO Quality system
Strong math skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including GDT
Working knowledge of various machine tools and processes
Ability to layout parts manually
Ability to work well with a team while also working independently
Good written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Perform final inspection of crankshafts or other parts to verify conformance to drawings and specifications through manual measurement and FARO scanning.
Perform in-process inspections throughout various stages of the manufacturing process.
Communicate non-conformances to operators and provide completed documentation to Quality Control Manager
Provide feedback to employees on rework issues and opportunities for improvement based on inspection results
Be a resource to employees in supporting layout questions, in-process verification and troubleshooting any quality issues
Calibrate and verify measuring tools
Enter inspection results and other verification data into Syteline computer system
Accurately and legibly complete all necessary paperwork
Engage with operators in pro-active manner to help support and promote quality objectives
Support Zero Defect efforts
Cross train in other areas as needed to support production and/or quality efforts with a preference given to candidates willing to pursue NDT qualification
Adhere to inspection procedures including following proper steps for product release
Participate in special projects or continuous improvement activities
Perform other duties as deemed necessary

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Activity, Condition or Physical Requirement

Rarely

(0-10%)

Sometimes

(10+ - 25%)

Frequently

(25+ - 50%)

Regularly

(50+ - 80%)

Always

(80+ - 100%)

Travel (by car and/or air)

Standing

Sitting

Walking

Talking

Hearing

Climbing

Balancing

Stooping

Kneeling

Crouching

Crawling

Reaching

Pushing

Pulling

Lifting

Grasping

Finger manipulation

Feeling/touching

Hand/arm repetitive motion

Foot repetitive motion

Physical requirement:

Very Heavy

This position will require occasional material handling up to 120 pounds which could include floor lifts, shoulder lifts, overhead lifts, etc. The position will require frequent material handling up to 70 pounds. The position will require frequent bending and squatting and constant standing, walking and reaching.

Visual acuity requirement - Includes color, depth perception and field of vision:

Close visual acuity

Visual inspection involving small defects of parts such as rust, burrs, debris using visual inspection devices close to the eye or at a distance. Ability to see lifting equipment placement when loading, unloading, moving parts.

Working Conditions:

Manufacturing environment with some exposure to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts

When our customers bring us the most complex challenges, ELLWOOD National Forge delivers comprehensive solutions. We combine world-class finish machining expertise and extensive program management experience with the vertically integrated strength of the ELLWOOD companies to offer exceptional quality, reliable delivery, and superior value. Our turnkey solution streamlines the supply chain to save our customers time and expense while minimizing their risk. With deep metallurgical expertise, state-of-the-art machining and heat treating equipment, world-class engineers and skilled machinists, we tackle every challenge with creativity and a problem-solving attitude. Our emphasis on increasing process capabilities has led us to invest in robotic automation for finish machining of complex parts and to develop value-added welding and coating techniques. By continually investing in both technology and our people, we have positioned ourselves as the premier provider of turnkey finished machined solutions. We lead the industry in boring expertise, including through boring, bottle boring, blind boring and honing operations for hollows up to 75 feet in length and 66 inches in internal diameter. Our extensive vertical and horizontal heat treatment capabilities, including state-of-the-art control systems, quenching, and testing capabilities, enable us to heat treat alloy, stainless, and titanium to a wide range of demanding specifications. ELLWOOD National Forge is ISO 9001-2015 certified and we are relentless in our drive for quality because our turnkey components go directly into the field for our global customers. We proudly manufacture a wide range of highly specialized and mission critical products including hard target penetrator bombs, artillery components, power generation rotors, naval propulsion shafting, oil and gas drilling components and other heavy industrial products.

Quality Technician I

Quality Technician I

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