Under the supervision of the Director of Quality, the QA Material Traceability Technician provides operational quality support to the Houston location.  Exhibits proficiency in reading micrometers, calipers; operating metal hardness and alloy testers; material traceability tracking/auditing; interpreting simple blueprints and/or work orders. Exhibits knowledge of bolting, machining, and material types.  Identifies and resolves quality problems.  The QA inspector works in conjunction with the incoming receiving personnel to resolve documentation issues relating missing paperwork and material traceability.

• Responsible for performing PMI testing upon receipt of material to verify correct material grade
• Verify MTR’s against packing slips
• Responsible for scanning, verifying, and importing documents in “Tokopen”
• Responsible for gathering and forwarding test samples to outside testing lab in the absence of the assigned technician responsible for the task
• Responsible for ensuring “Material Traceability Tags” are placed on incoming raw bar stock, prior to internal staging. All raw bar stock that is staged outside must also be identified with a “Material Traceability Tag”
• Responsible for performing “Material Traceability” audits throughout Fastener manufacturing/finish goods process to ensure product is properly identified with heat numbers
• Performs “in-process” dimensional and physical audits to assure bolting conform to work order requirements and have been manufactured in accordance with established procedures and specifications
• Responsible for compiling and analyzing material traceability audits
• Performs final inspection on detailed product as required
• Responsible for ensuring MTR’s in the system meets Lamons Material Specifications
• Responsible for identifying trends that prohibit on-time shipments
• Operates a variety of measuring, analysis and testing equipment
• Responsible for evaluating incoming RMA returns relative to verifying packing slip, material quantity, material type, and identify bottlenecks in the system
• Identifies and resolves any problems with material and/or production quality, as delegated by the Quality Manager
• Completes Inspection travelers, reports, hold points and rejection notices
• Uses word processing, spreadsheets, or other common software packages to generate data and reports for customers
• Improves the QMS by implementing formally documented procedures
• Performs and documents internal quality audits as scheduled
• Supports customer and 3rd party audits
• Promotes awareness of corporate Quality policies, procedures, and objectives to all employees
• Maintains a clean workstation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Ability to read and understand verbal/written instructions
• Strong Microsoft Office skill (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage data and records for accuracy

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Has successfully completed Auditor training, preferably Lead Auditor training.
• ASQ certification as a Quality Technician is highly preferred.

Work Experience

• 3-5 years as a Quality Inspector or Quality Technician with good knowledge of various types of measuring/testing equipment, styles and types of materials and blueprints/drawings
• 1-2 years of those years controlling and/or calibrating measuring equipment
• Successfully worked in an ISO 9001 certified system, or equivalent
• Successfully worked as an internal quality auditor
• Has demonstrated an ability to understand industry and/or customer standards as well as specifications for bolting

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently
• Ability to working in cold, hot, and/or dusty environment, with noisy conditions.