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Quality Assurance Technician II - Manufacturers Rd
- Job Title
- Quality Assurance Technician II - Manufacturers Rd
- Job ID
- 27732242
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Other Location
- Description
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At Astec- Manufacturers Rd, formerly known as Roadtec, our mission is to design, build, and capitalize on the most innovative solutions and products for the industries and customers we serve globally. Our employees thrive in a safe and team-oriented work environment where they are empowered to make suggestions for operational and sustainability enhancements. With safety as our first core value, we take pride in developing talent and invest in training, protective equipment, and technology for continuous improvement. If you share our dedication to advancement and quality services, we'd love to have you join us!
Our Quality Assurance Technician II's earn a starting salary of $28.00+ per hour, depending on experience. The Quality Assurance Technician inspects machines and other products to ensure compliance with customer/sales order specifications and conformance to established standards. Our hours are Monday – Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm.
What You'll Do:- Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; soliciting observations from operators.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematic drawings, procedure changes and work orders to determine compliance of product to customer requirements
- Employ calculator and basic math systems including decimals, square root operations and others
- Make use of references as necessary
- Set up equipment to test and evaluate products
- Perform process audits to insure conformity of parts to specifications
- Measure parts for conformity to specifications using tape measure and other measuring devices
- Examine welds for compliance with drawings and other specifications
- Perform calibrations of measuring devices
- Troubleshoot defective parts and assemblies as required
- Recommend modifications of existing quality standards to achieve optimum quality
- Communicate with supervisor, co-workers, Parts Department, Engineering Department and others concerning errors, defects and/or changes to specifications
- Record test data and write report of examinations and items that require correction when necessary
- Document assigned tasks as required
- Communicate with individuals at all levels within the organization
- Perform work according to supervisor's directives
- Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, interacting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management working both individually and as part of a team
- Follow and actively support all company policies and procedures, to include a primary emphasis on safe operations
- Follow Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity program guidelines at all times
- Follow proper safety procedures at all times
- Wear personal protective equipment as required by company, customers and/or state DOTs
- Clean work area daily
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Health, Dental, Vision- Day 1 Eligibility
- Life, and Spousal Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- PTO
- Employee Wellness Programs, Tuition Aid, and Employee Assistance
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- 3+ Years of Direct Relative Experience.
- Accurate engineering drawing reading and interpretation skills
- Working knowledge of welding and understanding of welding symbols
- Calibration program experience to include the ability to read precise measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, etc.)
- Ability to work satisfactorily as a team member
- Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer and learn beyond the basics, specifically with regard to Microsoft Office Suite software applications
- Ability to handle sudden changes in project/priority and multiple tasks simultaneously in a positive fashion
- Ability to set, adjust and change daily priorities
- Must be able to work independently
- Adept at problem solving
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools and devices
- Completion and maintenance of forklift operation certification and ability to safely operate a forklift if required
- Ability to operate or be trained to operate heavy roadbuilding equipment
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations
- Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
- Knowledge and understanding of US standard measurements
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals in US standard systems and apply to practical situations
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
ASTEC is a Drug Free Workplace, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
At ASTEC, we value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that some highly qualified women may not apply for roles due to systemic barriers. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, and are committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.
