Lead Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Lead Quality Technician performs metallurgical inspections and tests on in-process production parts to determine if it meets customer specifications. In addition, the Lead Quality Technician plays a key role in setting a positive example for team members, training new employees, assisting the Metallurgist with non-routine inspections, and keeping the laboratories functioning properly. This position requires 40-72 hours / week based on scheduling needs and workload.

Essential Duties

• Train Quality Technicians
• Mentor team members and provide coaching to help others improve.
• Check and monitor induction hardening machine quench concentration using handheld refractometer.
• Section parts and prepare samples for quality inspections using abrasive blaster, cutoff saw, grinders and polishers, and mounting press.
• Inspect and test parts at prescribed frequencies using magnetic particle inspection unit, hardness testers, microscopes, and various gauges to verify in-process production meets customer requirements.
• Accurately and promptly document the results of inspections and testing.
• Look for variations in inspection data and communicate observations to the appropriate personnel.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding out-of-spec inspections results.
• Monitor general quality activities on the shop floor (i.e., heat treat logs are filled out, parts are being stacked properly on the carts, parts on the cart are heat treated, etc.).
• Conduct layered process audits when requested to do so.
• Perform 5S activities in the laboratories.

Skills and Abilities Required

#INDLI

Company Description

NSC Technologies is committed to connecting good people with good jobs!

NSC is an innovative staffing firm that specializes in placing qualified skilled, technical and professional talent in virtually any market. Our meticulous dedication to Quality and Safety is a testament to our success. We are The Staffing Experts!

Company Description

NSC Technologies is committed to connecting good people with good jobs!\r\n\r\nNSC is an innovative staffing firm that specializes in placing qualified skilled, technical and professional talent in virtually any market. Our meticulous dedication to Quality and Safety is a testament to our success. We are The Staffing Experts!