Quality Control Technician at Mestek Machinery, Inc in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa

Job Description:

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.