Flexial Corporation · 15 hours ago
Technician Quality Lab
Cookeville, TN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
3+ years expFlexial Corporation is a rapidly growing employee-owned company seeking a Quality Technician II to support manufacturing through dimensional, visual, and metallurgical inspections. The role involves using various measurement devices, preparing metallurgical samples, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Use manual measurement devices (e.g., calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gages, pin gages, thread gages, optical comparators) to obtain linear, radial, angular, and geometric dimensions of intermediate complexity
Use automated measurement devices (e.g., coordinate measurement machines (CMM), image systems, and laser scanners) to obtain linear, radial, angular, and geometric dimensions
Use coordinate measurement machine (CMM) to calibrate probe tips, perform manual measurements for length and diameter, perform ripple scans, overlay CAD profiles, and create inspection programs of intermediate complexity
Use image system to create inspection programs of advanced complexity
Determine surface finish through use of fingernail comparators and profilometers
Perform aided and unaided visual inspection to identify defects
Prepare metallurgical samples by sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching samples
Measure weld bead width, penetration, symmetry, root gap, undercut, and grain size features on a metallurgical sample using a microscope
Use micro‐hardness and macro‐hardness testers to determine sample hardness
Understand and apply metrology methods to determine angularity, circular runout, circularity, concentricity, cylindricity, flatness, parallelism, perpendicularity, profile of a line, profile of a surface, straightness, symmetry, total runout, and true position
Calculate and apply bonus tolerances using maximum material condition (MMC) and least material condition (LMC)
Enter inspection results into Excel and web‐based database
Prepare first article inspection reports (FAIR) per AS9102 Form 3: Characteristic Accountability, Verification and Compatibility Evaluation
Create nonconformance reports as required
Participate in and conduct gage R&R studies as needed
Contact suppliers to obtain quotes on gages, fixtures, and metallurgical consumables
Serve as liaison with customers and external auditors as needed
Must comply (or adhere) to the rules and regulations mandated under ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR
Must be able to communicate, get along and work well with other employees
Being at work every day and coming to work on‐time is required
Ability to pass an annual eye exam per QP400
Establish and maintain a safe working environment in accordance with company policy
Maintain a clean and functional work area
Any other duties assigned by supervisor or manager
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical specifications, common business documents, and industry publications
Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints from manufacturing personnel
Ability to write reports or procedures; and effectively present information to management, customers, vendors and employees
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, angles, ratios, significant digits, rounding, scientific notation, Cartesian coordinates, area, volume, English to metric unit conversion, and temperature conversion
Ability to work with principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk; sit, talk and hear, stand, use hands; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance
Physical requirements are the ability to lift up to 25 pounds continuously, 50 pounds occasionally, or up to 100 pounds, with assistance
Vision requirements include ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral, distance, color and close vision
Must possess basic personal computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook
Preferred
Technical degree or certificate from a two or four year college or university preferred or three years previous experience in a quality function
Related certificates (ASQ), licenses, and registrations preferred but not required
Experience with ERP/MRP (SAP, Oracle, Epicor) systems preferred but not required
Company
Flexial Corporation
Flexial Corporation is a manufacturer of metal and welded bellows for the aerospace industry in Cookeville, Tennessee.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase