AFMW - Quality Technician - Advanced Products

Quality Technician – Advanced Products

The Quality Technician – Advanced Products provides service in support of military and nuclear contracts by focusing on product testing, inspection, non‑destructive testing and general processing of advanced products throughout the operation.

• Work in a safe manner with a goal of zero harm.
• Create safety awareness by actively observing, auditing, and coaching safe work behaviors and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Read and understand process sheets and shop cards.
• Participate in casting certification process.
• Prepare, distribute and monitor activities related to NCR dispositions both internally and with customers.
• Perform necessary non‑destructive testing (NDT) to include visual (VT), liquid penetrant (PT), and magnetic particle (MT).
• Perform dimensional inspections on rough and finished components.
• Create weld maps as required.
• Coordinate document and certification creation and retention.
• Receive and store material certifications.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure proper execution of policies and procedures within areas of responsibility.
• Active member of the internal ISO team.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Maintain good attendance and reliability.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of how to operate a personal computer and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of non‑destructive testing (existing or previous certification in VT, PT or MT preferred).
• Quality control analysis – conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings to include GD&T.
• Ability to learn and understand metal casting processes.
• Ability to analyze information and report test results.
• Ability to promote process improvement, develop standards, and manage processes.
• Ability to use metrology equipment.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and senior managers, as well as employees.
• Ability to gain an understanding of plant equipment and processes.
• Ability to express ideas and communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Active listening – giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Critical thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• High school education or equivalent.
• Existing or previous NDT certification or training preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant foundry or manufacturing experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively with other employees and leadership throughout the organization.
• Ability to manage schedules, consider resources and communicate these needs effectively throughout the organization.

Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and other specialized software), metrology and various testing equipment.

• Employee must frequently walk, sit, talk or hear, ascend and descend stairs, ramps, etc., use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employee must be able to walk or stand for up to twelve hours.