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

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.