Quality Technician/Quality Metrologist

Westfall Technik is a global holding company which provides innovative plastics manufacturing solutions to the healthcare, consumer package goods and light industrial vertical markets. The site locations, operating within the Westfall Technik enterprise, are internationally aligned with unmatched global reach in the industry. Our proprietary Stacked Integration Model ™ enables us to operate leveraging a high degree of specialization, extensive capacities in end-to-end design, production and assembly, and first-class references in high-end manufacturing.

ONE WESTFALL

Competitive advantages such as vertical integration, speed-to-market and advanced manufacturing systems allow us to streamline our processes and be a complete solution provider positively impacting our customers’ business. We are powered by experienced people with diversified capabilities and specialties. We pride ourselves in developing customized solutions with precision and care. So, while there is complexity to what we do; we simplify the process to deliver a customer experience that is enjoyable and easy; providing a single point of accountability.

ALL IN.

This simple phrase captures what Westfall Technik is all about. The statement embodies the company’s commitment to total support, complete manufacturing capabilities and its bold approach. It is our internal rallying cry. It is our philosophy. Nothing half-hearted.

Associates (and Customers) can be confident that this mantra drives the organization to be nimble, scalable and comprehensive ----no matter how complex the customers’ challenge.

We look forward to having an interesting conversation with you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Quality Technician

Position: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Union City, CA

Manager: No

Reports to: Quality Manager

SUMMARY OF ROLE 

The Quality Technician is responsible for assisting in all aspects of quality and inspection at Westfall Technik including product inspections, report creation and procedure development.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Quality of all product run/shipped (zero defects to customers)
• Overall Customer Satisfaction: Quality, Delivery, Responsiveness
• Meet scheduled hours and dates of all tasks, with the goal of completing tasks ahead of schedule
• Utilize machinery & prioritize equipment usage to obtain the quickest lead times
• Maximize efficiency by working to minimize setup and run times in all machines
• Maintain an attitude of Continuous Improvement. Make suggestions for improvements.
• Maintain a department that is neat, organized, and clean at all times
• Goal is a self-sustaining department to meet all requirements of the internal customers

Specific Responsibilities:

• First Article Inspections as required
• In-Process Inspections as required including SPC
• Capability Studies (Cpk) as required
• Complete the following tasks under the direction of the quality manager: Data entry for FAI, SPC, Cpk, Production Inspection, create working files and product instruction books
• CMM operation and programming as required 
• Inspect and audit product quality as required (quality control)
• Assist with quality procedure development as required
• Maintain the calibration system along with the quality manager.
• Tool and electrode inspection as required
• Feedback on specific ways to improve lead times (information, equipment, software, training etc.)
• Part labeling and packaging as required
• Assist the molding department as required through direction of the Quality Manager. 
• All Quality of work to the satisfaction of the internal customer (Quality department) & Extreme Tool and Engineering guidelines

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School degree minimum, advanced degree a plus. Position requires good organizational abilities and mechanical aptitude. Also requires the ability to operate all inspection equipment, from hand gauges to automated machines. Must work in a team environment to accomplish all tasks of the department and be able to communicate effectively both written and verbally. A good understanding of Excel and Word are required. 

Training Needed:

• Exposure/training on Quality Systems
• Operation of all inspection equipment as required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs infrequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Westfall -Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment