Quality Technician 3 CMM Programmer

Forest City Castings, Inc. (FCC) is a family owned and operated private company in St. Thomas, ON – 15 minutes south of London, ON.

FCC is a leader in Graphite Permanent Mould Technology. We specialize in quality aluminum and zinc castings, in house mould making, and custom CNC machining, providing our customers with turnkey service. We maintain an industry recognized reputation for quality, service and on time delivery.

We are building a team of highly skilled Quality Assurance Staff to expand our advanced manufacturing capabilities. FCC offers fair wages, benefits, RRSP matching and educational incentives as well as advancement opportunities as our business continues to grow.

FCC is currently seeking a Quality Technician 3- CMM Programmer, who will be accountable for establishing and implementing CMM programs, and maintaining quality management systems to measure and control quality in the production process.

Responsibilities:

1. Obtain part to be checked from CNC part submissions
2. Using check sheet and measurement tools, ensure machine parts are conforming to specifications on an hourly basis
3. Data entry (documentation and archiving)
4. Review all specific task assigned paperwork
5. Identify and address equipment malfunction or concerns and raise with supervisor
6. Check machined castings for defects (i.e. broken tooling, porosity, visual defects etc.)
7. Verify dimensional tolerances using hand tools, verniers, pins, gauges, etc.
8. Return parts to operators with completed check sheets
9. Collect CNC non-conformance parts from machines and move to MRB review location
10. Enter MRB findings into Epicor system
11. Complete full quality inspection for all running parts in the CNC and Foundry departments
12. Fill out inspection requirements form
13. Review and approve first article submission addressing any non-conformance issues
14. Return blue tag part to operator with completed paperwork; if applicable
15. Input approach through Epicor system
16. Conduct print reviews on updated prints from customers and report to job estimator
17. Manage Engineering Change Notice log and communicate task delegation to required parties
18. Update controlled documents on server (check sheets, work instructions, travel cards, PIMP forms etc.)
19. Inspect incoming parts received from suppliers and input data in Epicor system
20. Report inspection times in inspection database
21. Issue corrective action to suppliers to address non-conformance issues and ensure timely responsiveness
22. Complete ROHOS, Reach, Conflict Minerals Material Reports as required and issue to customers as required
23. Coordinate the collaboration of measured and test equipment as per calibration schedule and facilitate the completion of calibration activities
24. Evaluate the status of the chromate line and adjust as required (PH titrations) on a weekly basis
25. Conduct and follow waste water treatment and disposal process
26. Operate CMM machines to perform routine part inspections
27. As directed, issue RMA to customers and coordinate the return and identification of those materials
28. Create CMM programs that accurately measure part features per customer print requests
29. Using SolidWorks as a tool, evaluate the model to assist programming

Administration:

1. Scan, label, index and upload all documentation and destroy paper copy
2. Identify and contain non-conforming materials and report concerns to department leadership
3. Track and monitor controlled goods movement throughout the facility
4. Using customer new product specification, prepare documentation to provide to the customer for verification and approval

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to all departmental safety protocols.
2. Maintain an organized and safe work environment.
3. Wear all required PPE.
4. Report any concerns regarding departmental hazards to Supervisor/Manager.
5. General housekeeping duties.

Qualifications:

• Strong background with PCDMIS CMM Software or similar software
• Proficient in GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Proficient in manufacturing processes and quality control methodologies
• Strong background in quality inspection and assurance
• Experience in ISO 9001-2015 quality management system
• SolidWorks proficiency for design and analysis
• Excellent analysis skills for problem solving

FCC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available, upon request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• CMM programming: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Certified Quality Technician (required)

Work Location: In person