Woodward, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Quality Technician
Niles, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.27/hr - $34.91/hr
1+ years expWoodward, Inc. is committed to creating a great workplace and delivering energy control solutions. The Quality Technician will perform quality control support tasks, including inspections and documentation reviews, to ensure product quality and compliance with customer requirements.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Applies basic knowledge of quality concepts, including normal distributions and creating simple charts to track and help drive quality improvements
Assist in evaluating non-conformances, causes and corrective action
Reviews and approves finished product and associated data prior to shipment to the customer. This includes reviewing test data, preparing certificates of conformance and providing any basic documentation required by the customer contract
Participates in audit activities in a supporting role. Audits may include: process audits, system surveys, physical configuration audits, functional configuration audits and product audits
Retrieves traceability and configuration data in support of a product or customer audit/investigation
Performs dimensional inspection using simple inspection and hand tools
Coordinates routine customer source inspections
Trains other quality inspectors in required in-process and customer inspections, including delegated customer source inspection activities
Meets with customer representatives to facilitate customer acceptance of deliverable product and prepares associated documentation package for the customer
Performs customer product acceptance tasks as a customer designated quality representative
Qualification
Required
High School diploma
1-2 years of relevant experience
The ability to identify problems and to assist with resolution. This also includes the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills
The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minute inconsistencies/faults in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility
The ability to write effectively, to read and understand work documents, to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisors, and the ability to listen attentively and comprehend key pieces of spoken information
Ability to read, interpret and use the information presented in drawings, diagrams and blueprints to determine appropriate activities, tools, and next steps in the production process. Basic knowledge of GD&T
Knowledge of handling materials and safety equipment/gear in accordance with MSDS requirements
Ability to operate basic inspection equipment (e.g., microscope, functional gauges, plug gage, and micrometer). Complete open set-ups independently
The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify, or output information
The ability to use sound judgment when interacting with fellow employees, customers and suppliers
Knowledge of how quality impacts the success of the organization including costs to customers, costs of recalls and potential costs due to negative impacts on a company's reputation. This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure quality on a consistent basis and striving for improvement
The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner
The ability to provide excellent service to internal customers
Benefits
All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
Paid parental leave
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Company
Woodward, Inc.
Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Lacey
Chief Financial Officer
Mark Hartman
Chief Financial Officer
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