Job Details Job Location: MPD Components - Owensboro, KY Education Level: High School Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: None Job Category: QA - Quality Control Description Quality Assurance Assistant helps process, inspect, test and verify incoming, in-process and returned parts and materials meet visual, dimensional, mechanical and/or electrical specifications. To verify quantities of incoming materials to match up with shipping/packing list and purchase orders. To create data entries to record various process activities. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Set up, operate, program and interpret results of a variety of electronic and/or mechanical monitoring and measuring devices. In this area these devices include but are not limited to: + Coordinate Measuring Machine + Optical Comparator + Digibridge + Non-contact Measuring System + Micrometers + Calipers + Digital Height Indicators + Plug/Pin and Ring Gauges + Threaded Plug/Pin and Threaded Ring Gauges + Microscope + Electrical Meters + Receive and verify part quantities with purchase orders. + Obtain inspection requirements from PC for product specifications, part drawings and QC work instructions. + Inspect all types of incoming and in-process parts and materials for quality conformance. Interpret and record data to determine if product passes or fails requirements based on product specifications, part drawings and QC work instructions. + Analyze and verify chemical analysis from QC instructions with industry standards. + Work from, understand, and adhere to controlled written instructions that specify the methods and conditions required for: + Incoming material inspection + In-process part inspection/auditing + Returned materials + Maintain accurate and legible quality records. These may include but are not limited to incoming inspection reports, travelers, shrinkage/scrap reporting, product traceability, shelf life, test/inspection status and returned materials. + Create first article inspection reports on new and revised parts. + Understand and use ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling plans when specified in work instructions. + Log final inspection data, returned materials, and customer-specific forms into the appropriate reports. + Perform work under minimal supervision. + Coordinate and adjust schedule of inspection of parts in an orderly and timely manner. SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES: + Assist supervisor, engineers and managers as requested to clarify non-conformances and potential issues with parts. + Perform data/transaction entry on PRMS manufacturing system and PC spreadsheets. + Maintain IMQA inspection report retention files in an orderly and accurate manner. + Maintain clean and orderly work area. + Understand and maintain an ISO9001/AS9100 area. + Perform other related duties as assigned. This Position Guide is to be supplemented by written goals, plans and standards of performance as approved by the appropriate manager. Qualifications JOB QUALIFICATIONS: + Must have good knowledge of basic math. + Must be able to understand and operate various monitoring and measuring devices as listed above. + Must have PC knowledge (MS Word and Excel) + Must be able to understand written work instructions & product specifications to accurately interpret and legibly record data. + Must have good vision to inspect product, operate equipment and perform tests. Visual testing is required. + Must be agile and dexterous with the ability to work in various positions. Job requires frequent standing, lifting, stooping, bending, grasping, pinching, and reaching motions requiring use of two hands. + Gloves, finger cots and safety glasses may be required in certain situations. Benefits + Benefits are available on the first day of employment. + Company-sponsored life and short-term disability insurance. + Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. + Health Savings Account when paired with a high deductible medical plan. + 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 4%. + 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after meeting eligibility requirements. + Paid time off, including Vacation, Personal or Discretionary (Sick), and ten (10) paid company holidays. + Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved courses. + Climate-controlled work environment. + Consistent weekday schedules provide exceptional work-life balance.