Job Description

Performs laboratory tests, inspections, and measurements at various stages of the production process to determine product characteristics are in conformance to internal and external requirements. Is an essential part of team to assure product meet standards for quality control, process control, or product development.

Primary Key Responsibilities

• Duties will include first article inspections, in-process testing, final and receiving inspections
• The use and knowledge of hand gages used for inspection such as calipers, micrometers, thickness gages, and thread gages
• The use of optical comparators, vision measurement systems or CMM experience
• The use of testing equipment for torque, force, and rockwell hardness
• The use of Measurlink software (SPC charts, X-Bar R Charts, Histograms, Control limits, etc)
• Basic computer skills will be necessary (Microsoft Excel, Word, Email, etc.)
• Blueprint reading and the basic understanding of GD&T
• Be familiar with ISO/TS16949 & ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
• Participate in the training of production employees as needed
• Perform 5S Responsibilities
• Documenting defects and recommendations for improvement. (Rejection control report)
• Follow all rules, regulations and work processes set forth by the company.
• Hold self-accountable to create and maintain a safe working environment.
• Competently perform all tasks with a focus on safety within a fast-paced environment.
• Contributes to team effort by focusing on continuous improvement and success for the entire team.
• From time to time, personnel may be assigned other duties for the purpose of training, additional assistance or for other reasons as needed necessary by management.
• Cross-train with department co-workers to increase the knowledge, flexibility, and efficiency of the overall ITW team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ASQ certification preferred
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, indicators, thickness gages, thread gages, optical comparator, vision measurement system, torque testers, force testers, and Rockwell hardness tester.
• 1-2 years in manufacturing environment with preference of quality assurance experience
• Technical school preferred
• Experience with operating a forklift
• Experience with quality management software preferred.
• Great organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Effectively communicate in a professional demeanor when dealing with the public or any level of employees.
• Ability to safely work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to convert measurements between units preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel, talk or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee could be exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information

** ITW Culture & Leadership Expectations:**

• Exemplify and embody the ITW Leadership expectations
• Able to thrive and collaborate in a decentralized and entrepreneurial culture
• Able to take a high level of accountability and ownership for personal and company performance
• Able to communicate both verbal and written with clarity and simplicity
• Exemplifies a strategic-thinking approach and process to product management
• Able to make decisions and use critical thinking and analytical approaches when weighing options

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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.