Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding career that allows you to utilize your skills to their fullest potential? Do you want to join a team of hardworking, enthusiastic and creative people and enjoy working with a company that recognizes and embraces diversity? Do you take pride working with a company that is committed to being a great corporate citizen and playing a role in producing the highest quality products and services?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Pridgeon and Clay is the place for you…
Founded in 1948 by John Pridgeon and Donald Clay, we are one of the largest independent, value-added manufacturers and suppliers of automotive stamped and fine-blanked components in the United States.
The CMM Technician 1 will support the company as a quality resource through assisting Quality Engineers, and Quality Technicians - Gage and performing receiving inspection and other quality lab tasks in an exemplary manner according to the company quality policies.
Qualified candidates will possess the following Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability and desire to enroll in a Quality Science Associate’s program within 6 months of starting work, as well as attending other off-site training classes.
- Ability to complete Career Path training and education requirements, including continuous enrollment until program completion within 7 years and an optional six-month shift rotation
- One to five years’ experience in a quality-related field or manufacturing environment with knowledge of quality documentation, gage calibration, blueprint reading, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and understanding of gage repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) studies.
- Strong communication and organization skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Computer literacy
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- An excellent work record, including attendance
Essentials Functions:
Standard Work:
- Ability to execute and begin training in the creation of robust in-process inspection programs - as assigned.
- Ability to restart CMM equipment, calibrate tips, and set reference systems.
- Perform or assist with Gage R&R studies OR Capability Studies (on Gage or CMM) and perform hand tool calibrations, troubleshooting, and repairing gages as needed.
- CMM Software -Operate at a basic level: Checkmate, Measuremax, Modus, Mechanical Desktop, PC DMIS, ATOS, ARGUS, SolidWorks (as assigned).
- Support Quality Lab Manager/Prototype Manager, Engineers, and Technicians with special projects and studies as required. Backup the other CMM Programmer / Technicians during their absences.
- Ability to learn to use basic GD&T concepts and study advanced GD&T concepts.
- Set up and run jobs on 3-D printers using SolidWorks and CatalystEX as applicable.
- Facilitate and own the scheduling and product flow of parts/jobs/fixtures throughout the lab using visual management tools and applicable record-keeping systems, manage storage locations, and fixture gage labels in the gage tracking software as applicable.
- Ability to learn and set up a job with a basic understanding of alignment methodologies and coordinate systems, using CAD, GD&T, Inspection Std, and Control Plans, and is able to troubleshoot/run programs and machines, recovering from any measurement errors and, train in adjusting measurement points and probe moves.
- Annual certification: Layout of Annual PPAP parts or Annual Gage certification. (As applicable)
- Minitab Software: Train in Minitab to perform capability 6 pack and ANOVA Gage R&R. (As applicable)
- Layout Documentation: Complete Training to be able to create ballooned prints, inspection standards, Prototype Control Plans, or Gage instructions, as applicable/assigned, and Prepare clearly annotated text and labeled reports for customer /internal submission.
- Has the ability to generate reports and fill labeled reports with your results.
- Be able to assist with problem-solving any discrepancies in the part or manufacturing process
- Understands P&C quality statement and how it relates to their position
- Support launch or prototype teams by attending meetings, completing tasks, and providing feedback as needed.
- Demonstrate proficient use and maintenance of quality tools, including micrometer, caliper, ring gage, thread gage, and height gage.
- Follow control plans (inspection sheets) to complete the first piece, receiving, and/or in-process checks (as applicable). Conduct quality checks per check sheet and quality alerts, including visual inspections.
Continuous Improvement/Lean Principles:
- Suggest and implement ideas to increase personal and departmental efficiency. Communicate potential cost savings to other Technicians and Team Leaders.
- Participate in, and support lean initiatives such as continuous improvement events and problem-solving events, identifying and eliminating all types of waste
5S:
- Organize and maintain the schedule for cleaning and general maintenance of the CMM’s, Gages, and Measurement Equipment by filling out logs of activities, performing necessary PM’s as scheduled.
- Organize and maintain the efficiency of the personal work area.
- Follow all safety procedures, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Identify potential safety issues and take appropriate action. Ensure the environment is free of avoidable risks, and report concerns immediately, taking appropriate action to immediately rectify and resolve.
- Organize and maintain personal work area and quality area per 5S standards
Teamwork/Dependability:
- When accepting instructions or process information, seek clarification for complete understanding for job independence and elimination of waste.
- Provide assistance to suppliers, including on-site visits at their facilities when needed.
- Pick up and deliver the product to suppliers and customers, as needed.
In return, Pridgeon and Clay will provide:
- A competitive total compensation including a comprehensive benefit plan with premium medical and prescription coverage starting at just $5.00 per week for employee coverage, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.
- A safe, team oriented work environment with a leadership team that treats you like family and values your input
- An opportunity to participate in shaping the success of the organization through continuous improvement and problem solving events
- A positive work/life balance
- An opportunity for career growth – Over 70% of our leaders have been promoted from within
