Quality Assurance Technician--(1st and 2nd shift openings)

SUMMARY

Responsible for identifying and reducing scrap in the foundry and factory, operating test and measuring equipment in the quality lab, providing quality guidance to the factory and foundry supervisors and other duties as assigned. It is essential the following duties and responsibilities have a People First approach as “This Company Runs on People”.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Foundry:

• Operate the OES spectrometer and provide input to the foundry on necessary additions to the furnace.
• Track process improvements through the foundry and machine shop.
• Perform fracture analysis on defective castings to determine the root cause of the defect.
• Assist foundry supervisors with identifying types of casting defects properly and determine if castings are acceptable.
• Evaluate grind requirements and identify ways to improve or reduce grind times.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap and other cost savings.
• Evaluate foundry processes (core making, molding, pouring, etc.) to identify areas that need better training and assist with that training when needed.

Factory:

• Train people in various capacities on how to use the statistical process control (SPC) software to aid and ensure the manufacturing of quality parts.
• Operate the CMM and other measuring equipment in the quality lab to aid in checking production parts.
• Provide quality instructions and guidance to the factory supervisors when manufacturing issues arise.
• Perform SPC measurements and entries to assist operators in the manufacturing of high-quality parts.
• Coordinate non-conforming material and assist with rework when needed.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap.
• Troubleshoot issues with electronic leak testers.

Other:

• Prioritizes a people-first approach while maintaining efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations
• Balances technical expertise with a service-oriented attitude
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

Benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability. Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available. Competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

A pre-employment Background Check and 6 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is an equal opportunity employer

**Training in Dubuque and transitioning to the Dickeyville foundry to work full-time.