Summary

Perform functional equipment testing including:  Functionality verification, validation, and testing; component troubleshooting; and replacing non-working components (screen, printer, circuit boards, SSRs, etc.) prior to final QC.  Program controllers and load software. Perform final QC on all manufactured items and complete the appropriate documentation using established procedures. Record and analyze failures and participate in corrective action and process improvements. Ensure that all products that pass thru production meet established quality standards before leaving. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Production Assembly and Testing

• Verify and validate testing on assembled products and correct abnormal conditions.
• Program process controllers and load software in equipment.
• Inspect; cables, hoses, thermocouples and other accessories in accordance with established procedures. 
• Complete verification and validation documentation as required on manufactured products. . 

• Track, review, and communicate trends in component defects to Engineering and Quality, as appropriate. Complete PARs with Quality Manager, as necessary. Assist production leadership in identifying composite trends in assembly errors for continuous improvement
• Effective participation and company representation during quality audits, as necessary.
• Perform assembly of electro-mechanical equipment (face plates, base plates, sub-assemblies, wiring, and circuitry) in accordance with provided documentation (schematics, pictures, and special instructions) and standard shop procedures, as necessary.
• Perform final Quality Checks for all manufactured and assembled components.
• Calibrate equipment to established procedures and ensure all documentation is accurate before sending to shipping and receiving.

Leadership

• Effectively communicate assembly errors to technicians in an effort to prevent future errors and communicate recurring errors to Production Manager or Lead.
• Assist in training of assemblers and technicians, as necessary.
• Maintain expected productivity and quality standards that make financial returns possible for the Company to continue to provide excellent service to our customers and job opportunities and career growth for our staff.
• Communicate with department Managers effectively concerning Quality issues as required.

Documentation

• Review and suggest revisions to QC Work Instructions, Check lists and any other required documentation to ensure all products meet or exceed Heatcon’s high standards of product reliability. 
• Identify errors to Work Instructions, checklists and other official documents associated with the quality process and ensure changes are made and the Production Manager is notified. 
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation including work orders and time clock punches.
• Document and account for all materials used and time expended.
• Verify bill of materials to reflect actual parts used or configuration changes.
• Initiate and process Non-conformance Reports (NCRs) parts and required documentation and submit to the appropriate department.
• Perform and complete AS9102 formatted First Article Inspections

Supervisory Responsibly

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience 

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years of Heatcon equipment assembly experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to assemble, visually inspect, and test electro-mechanical equipment; upload software; and perform quality control functions including documentation. Must have a working knowledge of electronics. Ability to read schematics, read engineering drawings, utilize hand and soldering tools, and read a multi-meter. Must understand bonder functionality, uses, and calibration.

Computer Skills

Ability to use a personal computer, computer operating systems, and word processing programs and ability to type. Proficiency with low-level computer systems (DOS), serial communications, and file transfer functions.

Language Skills 

Ability to read and interpret work instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple instructions. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate information, one-on-one and in small groups, to other employees and management.

Mathematical Skills 

Ability to apply concepts of arithmetic.

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to assimilate information from diverse sources to form a complete situational picture and develop a plan of action to accomplish the task. Ability to deal with problems involving several abstract variables in standardized situations.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and have excellent hand-to-eye coordination. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to use fingers, hands, and arms to manipulate and shuffle documents, use writing instruments, and type on a keyboard. The employee is regularly required to walk, stand, balance, sit for prolonged periods, speak clearly, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, reach, bend, and crouch. The employee must regularly turn and twist while holding 25 pounds and lift and/or move 40 pounds.

Safety Rules

Employees are required to know and abide by all safety rules and programs. Employees must observe and practice safe working conditions and report any condition that does not meet safety standards. Under state law, employees have a duty to immediately report all accidents to their employer. Work areas should be kept clean and well-organized.

Work Environment 

Drug-free working environment. Combination of usual office conditions and manufacturing environment. Some elements in the production area may be present which make conditions less desirable than usually found in an office setting. Employee may occasionally experience exposure to elements such as odor, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals. The production area is a chemical working area; food is not allowed.

AAP/EEO Statement

HEATCON is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability. Applicants are considered based on knowledge, skills and abilities, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.