2nd shift QA Lab Technician

Hitachi Careers is seeking a 2nd shift QA Lab Technician in Berea, KY. The role involves conducting quality testing and inspections of parts and products, ensuring compliance with standards. Responsibilities include using inspection equipment, maintaining lab organization, and training QA staff. Candidates should have knowledge of inspection techniques, excellent analytical skills, and relevant experience. A high school diploma is required; an associate degree is preferred.
Description

Job Summary: Responsible for supporting all aspects of parts / product quality confirmation testing and inspection functions to ensure compliance with USMS and final customer quality requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conducts requested visual & physical testing / inspections per specified standards with final judgements to ensure quality control of parts / finished products / calibration fixtures.
• Uses design drawings, product standards, work instructions, etc., as needed to determine the appropriate inspection processes and judgment criteria to apply in all inspection functions.
• Use of PC’s and other office electronics in the collection, analysis and reporting of inspection information & data results.
• Obtains the necessary knowledge and skills to utilize all available testing / inspection equipment, instruments, and tools available in the QA lab, as well as the required application of those items in the specific testing / inspection of all parts & products.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness inside the Lab area and tracking of all existing facilities, equipment, documentation assets.
• Support in the security, inventory management and organization and cleanliness of the QA Hold Cage area.
• Supports the training of other QA staff in the use and correct applications of all QA Lab testing & inspection equipment / instruments.
• Other duties as specified when needed by the shift QA SV or QA management.

Required Skills and Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of inspection and measurement techniques and equipment, specifically operation and measurement applications on the CMM 3-D measurement machine.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment & assembly processes.
• Ability to read, understand product design, manufacturing control plans & other technical documents.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Word or similar software to prepare data reports.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma required.

Associate degree or equivalent technical certification preferred.

3- 5 years OJT for use in CMM or similar 3-D measurement device.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working with equipment & instruments.

Must be able to traverse production facility to conduct inspections as needed.

Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds at a time, multiple times per day.

Must have the physical ability to operate required equipment and instruments.

Ability to work 40-50 hours a week when overtime is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.