Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description:

Join our Team:
Quality Assurance Technician
40 Hours/Monday-Thursday
Join our team at Terex/Genie and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Quality Assurance Technician to contribute to the Operations team.
At Terex / Genie we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

This is a technical position requiring in-depth knowledge of production processes and Genie products. To advance to this position prospective incumbents will demonstrate the ability to record, analyze, and resolve measured and observed quality problems according to specifications and standards. Advancement potential exists from this position to areas such as small group leadership or to Engineering Technician.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and formulas to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Selects parts, components and products for inspection and testing.
• Inspects and tests components, parts, and assembled products for workmanship, compliance with specifications and regulatory standards. Employs techniques such as electronic and conventional measurement, observation, functional tests, and destructive tests.
• Conducts non-destructive tests of welding and fastened joints.
• Evaluates data and writes modifications of existing quality or production standards to maximize quality within limits of machine capability and cost.
• Confers with Design Engineers and Manufacturing to identify, diagnose, and resolve non-conforming quality problems including those associated with parts, components, or the manufacturing process.
• Contacts parts suppliers (internal and external) to resolve quality matters.
• Corrects sub-standard work or replaces parts using hand and power tools.
• May specialize in incoming materials, design, process control, research and development, product overall reliability, warranty, or other phase of production where quality reviews are involved.
• Works with customers to resolve warranty issues.

Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and Skills

The required knowledge may vary based on the specific requirements of different operating units. In general, the position requires an in-depth knowledge of Genie products and components including electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, and structural members. Requires an in depth understanding of Genie production processes. Requires sufficient math skills to read and record detailed measurements. Requires well-developed problem-solving skills to identify and remedy problems non-conforming quality related to materials, parts, or production.

Requires working knowledge of inspecting and testing procedures. Requires sufficient human relations skills to discuss quality issues and resolve conflict.

• Abilities

Requires the ability to carry out all aspects of the position. Requires the ability to translate engineering instructions and blueprints into assembly and parts quality and reliability standards. Requires the ability to inspect and test electrical-mechanical parts and equipment. Requires the ability to enter quality and reliability data onto a personal computer using a keyboard. Requires the ability to learn and convey the principles of lean manufacturing.

• Physical Abilities

Requires ambulatory ability to walk, stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time. Requires sufficient hand-arm-eye coordination to guide and place objects. Requires the ability to lift, pull or push into place light to medium weight (10-50 pounds) objects on an frequent basis. Requires visual acuity to observe precision numbers, notice mechanical and electrical problems, and read numbers and letters.

Requires auditory ability to project voice and hear in a production…