Quality Technician

ITW Shakeproof serves major automotive OEMs and their tier suppliers with metal, cold‑headed fasteners totaling approximately $160 MM in revenue. In addition to ITW’s industry‑leading research and development capabilities, ITW Shakeproof enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in North America and exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with fellow units worldwide.

• Maintain Gage Calibration System – maintain and sustain the Gage Calibration Program ensuring system integrity and report findings.
• Minor on‑site gauge maintenance and repair.
• Order new gauges as needed.
• Maintain inventory of gauges.
• Assist in determining gaging needs based on existing and future product.
• Train employees on proper gauge usage.
• Maintain the facility MRB area and facilitate daily MRB meetings.
• Participate in root‐cause analysis and effective corrective actions for internal and external non‑conformances.
• Review and track all internal quality concerns related to job responsibilities.
• Assist in maintaining and updating items within the quality database.
• Ensure timely response and closure of nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Maintain laboratory facility by auditing processes, cleaning and disposing of laboratory equipment, and maintaining inventory of supplies for testing.
• Perform final and in‑process inspection using gauges, precision measuring devices, and visual inspection.
• Facilitate programming of precision measuring devices (Keyence).
• Complete grain flow inspections for all required parts to meet customer specific requirements.
• Maintain grain flow log and photographic evidence.
• Adhere to all safety and PPE requirements when performing grain flow.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean workspace.
• Involvement in maintaining and improving performance to quality management system metrics and related issues.
• Involvement in the development and continuous improvement of the company’s quality management system.
• Collect information from operations and production to maintain analytics regarding equipment and operator efficiency.
• Provide support for manufacturing, sales, and other quality personnel as needed.
• Perform internal audits and LPAs as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma required;
  Technical School or associate’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience in quality‑related or automotive business preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 16949:2016 or ISO 9001:2015 preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, prints, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use and read metrology equipment such as micrometer, caliper, and comparator.
• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including occasional lifting, walking, standing, bending.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

$25–$33 per hour

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.