Quality Technician at ebm-papst Inc. – Farmington, Connecticut

Summary: This position is responsible for planning activities concerned with application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials and products.

Essential Functions of the Job: The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:

• Perform statistical analysis and study to determine if the current processes are meeting the customer specifications.
• Perform repeatability and reliability tests on tooling.
• Coordinate programs to recognize and reward groups or individuals for suggestions and actions related to process improvement.
• Direct workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.
• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation.
• Compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.
• Provide training in the use of measuring equipment and proper procedure for first article inspection.
• Monitor own work to ensure quality during testing sequences and calibration procedures for instruments and equipment.
  • Test and calibrate electrical, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic measuring instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards. Assist in formulating calibration standards.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness when measuring parts for conformity and specifications.
• Use advanced math skills when devising formulas to solve problems with measurements and calibrations.
• Speak clearly when assisting Engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment.
• Lift or move up to 50 pounds when comparing product with parts list or sample model to ensure assembly is complete.
• Verify specified dimensions of product or material.
• Reject defective parts and mark defect type on part, container of parts and inspection tag.
• Use the following software when performing this job: MAC-PAC, Database Management, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Recommended Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent; or minimum six months related experience.