Quality Control Technician role conducting in-process and final inspections of new metal-forming machinery for HVAC ductwork equipment at Mestek Machinery, an industry-leading manufacturer of automated sheet metal fabrication solutions. You'll own inspection documentation, drive process control/improvement, and act as a bridge between production and engineering. Standout perk: hands-on work across production, engineering, service installs, and continuous improvement.
- Industry-leading metal forming solutions
- Work across production and engineering
- Continuous improvement quality initiatives
Mestek Machinery is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of the most complete, productive, and innovative metal forming solutions for the fabrication of HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings. Our family of companies –- Lockformer, Engel, Iowa Precision, Roto-Die, have decades of experience addressing every facet of the HVAC duct industry. The result is a combined knowledge and experience that develops cutting edge, precision technology and automated manufacturing equipment that improves productivity while ensuring the highest-quality finished ducts and fittings.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Quality Tech will conduct routine quality inspections throughout production, including in-process and final inspections of new machinery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- QC inspection of all new equipment.
- Conduct reviews of checklists for compliance with equipment specification standards per customer purchase agreements.
- Is a liaison between production and engineering for technical updates.
- Will participate in overflow part quality check as needed for machining operation.
- Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.
- Record and maintain documentation of all machinery inspections.
- Work with the safety committee to ensure continuous compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and standards.
- Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and recommend solutions.
- Collaborate and train production staff in quality control procedures and standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality control processes.
- Communicate quality control findings and recommendations to management.
- Support Service as needed with new equipment installations.
- Performs assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate Engineer Degree or equivalent, electrical or mechanical.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Thoroughly versed in the use of an array of electronic test equipment.
- Understand basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
- Understand basic pneumatic/hydraulic fundamentals.
- Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to use a variety of precision measuring tools, including micrometers and calipers.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong computer skills including QA applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
