Quality Technician in Mishawaka, Indiana at Dicastal North America Inc.

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.