Quality Technician

Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that finished wheels meet Dicastal quality standards while adhering to all safety requirements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Always follow all safety rules and requirements 
• Contribute to a safe work environment by maintaining housekeeping standards 
• Maintain reliable attendance 
• Follow instructions to meet daily job assignments 
• Prepare necessary materials for assigned tasks 
• Process, pack, and/or ship products in accordance with quality standards 
• Accurately record, report, and properly mark scrap and non-conforming parts 
• Maintain a productive work environment through communication and teamwork
• Using tools to perform minor cosmetic repairs when applicable
• May need to conduct minor rework to finished product
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Inspection Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail 
• Become familiar with wheel types, including proper tagging and labeling for products and shipments 
• Utilize Dicastal Appearance Standards, boundary samples, and labeling guidelines to identify and respond to non-conforming parts 
• Use gauging tools to verify products meet required specifications 
• Collaborate with the quality team to ensure customer requirements are met 
• Perform visual inspections of products on the production line 
• Conduct minor cosmetic repairs as needed 
• Lift and move wheels on and off workstations and pallets 
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner 
• Perform additional duties as assigned 

Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required 
• Minimum of six (6) months of manufacturing experience preferred 
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and documents 
• 20/20 vision preferred; ability to distinguish colors within the standard spectrum is helpful but not required 

Organizational Culture Expectations

• Work safely and follow all established guidelines 
• Maintain punctuality and a positive attitude 
• Stay focused and accountable for assigned tasks 
• Take responsibility for performance and productivity 
• Maintain positive working relationships with team members 
• Support consistent workflow across operations 
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency when needed 
• Support, coach, and mentor coworkers as appropriate 
• Embrace and support organizational changes 

Physical Work Conditions

• Ability to work in a hot environment 
• Ability to lift varying weights as required 
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per shift 
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.