**Job Description:** This hybrid role is responsible for both ensuring product quality through final inspection and supporting manufacturing operations by operating parts washing equipment. The technician will perform a range of duties including inspection of parts, verifying product documentation, cleaning parts, preparing shipments, and loading/unloading trucks. The role requires adherence to safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards while supporting overall plant operations. + **Final Inspection Duties** + Performs quality inspections, document, and record inspection results using a variety of inspection equipment. + Perform grain flow testing on automotive components to ensure material integrity and adherence to specification. + Analyze and interpret grain flow patterns to assess the quality and structural soundness of materials. + Carry out various laboratory tests, including hardness testing, tensile testing, and metallographic examination. + Prepare samples for testing by cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching in materials as required. + Verification of products received from outside services (i.e., heat treating, plating, etc.) via testing and verification of supplied documentation. + Accurately record test results and maintain detailed records of all testing activities. + Compile and present test data in technical reports, ensuring that findings are communicated clearly to engineering and production teams. + Support Gage Calibration System (ensure all gages are available & calibrated). + Sort mixed/non-conforming parts as needed. + Ensure all testing procedures comply with industry standards, automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949), and company -specific guidelines. + Daily housekeeping of work area and Quality office including filing of documentation. + Follow all safety protocols in the laboratory, ensuring a safe working environment. + Performs additional tasks as directed by Quality Management. + **Parts Washing & Shipping Duties** + Operate parts washer, solvent washer, and tumblers to clean various parts. + Prepare outgoing shipments, ensuring proper packaging and documentation. + Load and unload trucks for incoming and outgoing shipments. + Receive and check incoming products, ensuring accuracy and quality. + Enter data related to parts washing and shipping activities into computer systems. + Assist in training other employees as necessary. + Work in other areas of the plant as requested by the supervisor. + **General Duties** + Maintain focus and accuracy in both inspection and washing operations. + Ensure compliance with on-time delivery, productivity, safety, quality, and housekeeping metrics. + Participate in daily housekeeping of work areas. + Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications: + High School Diploma or GED equivalent. + Basic reading, writing, and math skills. + Ability to focus and prioritize tasks and objectives. + Good communication skills. + Proficiency with computers, including data entry, Word, Excel, and email. + Ability to drive or learn to drive a forklift and be able to get on and off the forklift multiple times daily. + Familiarity with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.) and interpreting blueprints/part drawings. + Basic knowledge of algebra, geometry, decimals, fractions, and metric/English conversions. + Ability to work in a moderately clean manufacturing environment. + Must be able to maintain focus and accuracy through repetitive product inspection. + Effective problem solving/prioritizing skills required. + Ability to use and care of precision measuring tools (i.e., micrometers, calipers, comparator, attribute gages). + Must be proficient in interpreting blueprints/part drawings. + Must be able to use and be familiar with Word, Excel, and email.