QUALITY TECHNICIAN II

Description

Gray’s Specialty Equipment segment offers a comprehensive range of expert services, including design, manufacturing, integration, installation, and maintenance of some of the most advanced systems in the food, industrial, pharmaceutical, and vacuum science markets. From components to fully integrated equipment, we provide purpose-built solutions that integrate seamlessly into larger facility design-build, expansion, and retrofit projects. The Specialty Equipment segment includes Anderson Dahlen, located in Ramsey, MN and Waconia, MN. Anderson Dahlen specializes in stainless steel and specialty alloy fabrication and is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. 

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $24 to $33 hourly/annually. Hours of position are 6 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday.

Our comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, provide our team members with the tools they need for treatment, preventative care, exams, and prescriptions.  ADI’s life, disability, and supplemental insurance options provide peace of mind and support to rely on in challenging times. Our team members overseas are offered private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).  

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Act as the primary quality contact who drives excellence across all functions as well as performing standard inspections, tests, and other tasks to determine whether manufactured products meet customer specifications and quality expectations.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Develops, maintains, and portrays a high degree of professionalism and technical competence both within and outside the organization, encouraging excellence through example. 
• Perform dimensional, receiving, in process and final inspections as required.
• Assist in the development of control/ inspection plans to ensure product compliance.
• Support Lean/continuous improvement principles and initiatives.
• Identify the root cause of technical issues and recommend fixes.
• Inspect product materials and electrical systems for defects and durability.
• Manage and update calibration tool lists and facilitate outside calibration activities
• Follow all company safety protocols
• Executes measurement programs on metrology equipment
• Prepares necessary documentation and ensures paperwork compliance on all inspected items, including scanning and filing documents to appropriate locations
• Accept or reject parts/product based on customer specifications and inspection results
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of certificates and experience
• Ability to lead and facilitate improvement teams in problem solving.
• Experience in inspection methods, to include set-ups, blueprint reading and GD&T.
• A good understanding of machining, welding, and metal fabrication
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Very strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Lean Mfg. and DMAIC problem solving skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret specifications, prints, and technical documents.
• Experience with 1D, 2D, and 3D metrology methods and devices
• Additional certification in Quality Assurance is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Lift/Carry-
• 0-10 lbs.- Occasionally
• 11-50 lbs.- Never
• 51-100 lbs.- Never
• Push/Pull-
• 0-25 lbs.- Occasionally
• 26-75 lbs.- Never
• 76-100 lbs.- Never
• Bend- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Twist/Turn- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Kneel/Squat- Not at all
• Sit- 67-100% during an 8-hour shift.
• Stand/Walk- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Ladder/Stair- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift

EEO DISCLAIMER:

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.