Quality Assurance Technician

Who We Are

Founded in 1971, Clifton Steel Company (the Company) is a nationally recognized leader in the manufacturing of military armor plate and commercial specialty steel products. Clifton has served the armor plate market for over forty years and is the premier industry supplier of many of its commercial products. The Company is a specialist in abrasion and impact resistant steel fabrication, particularly for quenched and tempered alloy and manganese steel. As a result of investments in production capabilities, access to critical materials and strong customer relationships, Clifton has established a defensible and sustainable market position.

What You Will Do / Need (Job Summary)

Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the verification and validation of Clifton Steel's production processes through inspection and containment of nonconforming product. This position will adhere to all requirements of the ISO 9001 Standard and any regulatory / statutory requirements. As part of the Quality Department, this position will be responsible for providing feedback on nonconformances of product and processes, supplier and vendor receiving inspections, verifying / creating material certifications and inspection reports, and providing support to all other functions.

Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

• Conduct inspections (including receiving, first article, in-process, and customer-specific requirements) and identify nonconformances to perform DMR processing of nonconforming materials
• Verify and validate materials and products to all documentation and testing requirements, including but not limited to : mill certs, heat treat certs, COCs, coil chemistries, cert verification and correction, 3rd party material reports, industry-specific reports, industry-specific specifications, ASTM specifications, internal communications, etc.
• Uphold and fulfill requirements of the Work Instructions and Procedures within the QMS (with the occasional creation of these documents being required) and have a firm understanding of the ISO 9001 standard and its application
• Document, generate, and effectively communicate SPNRs for supplier material nonconformances, received goods nonconformances, specification nonconformances, etc.
• Must be able to read engineering drawings, translate requirements, adhere to specifications, and identify opportunities for and submit Engineering Change Requests for drawings and / or part descriptions requiring revision
• Must be able to read and accurately use multiple gages including calipers, micrometers, taper gages, tape measures, radius gages, angle gages, Brinell hardness testers, etc. while maintaining internal gaging validation records against NIST standards
• Maintain physical and electronic storage of data and applicable supporting documents, regarding Quality requirements
• Create, verify, and / or properly store material certifications from vendors and internal heat treat operations
• Conduct manufacturing process walk-through audits, communicate findings / nonconformances, and follow-up on implementation and effectiveness of corrections.
• Above all this position will be responsible for performing to expectations of the directives and goals set by the Quality department or executive management staff within Clifton Steel. The requirements of the position, listed above, are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. The position must be able to work in a dynamic environment with multiple inputs from several sources, while maintaining a commitment to the QMS. The individual may periodically be asked to perform additional tasks beyond the responsibilities listed.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

What Will Make You Special (Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Characteristics of the Position (Competencies)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Stand, walk, sit, twist the body, reach with hands / arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, and / or crouch / crawl

May be exposed to uncontrolled climate on the production floor or shipping areas

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Travel

Clifton Steel Company is an EEO Employer - M / F / Disability / Protected Veteran Status