Nuclear Quality Technician

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the Direct Supervisor, or their designee.

• On matters of product acceptance, individuals shall have direct access to the Quality Manager, or their designee, whose decision will be final.

• Complies with the requirements and procedures specified in the QA manuals while supporting the goals established by the Value Stream(s) or area assigned. 

• Works with other departments to determine and resolve nonconformances in a timely fashion.

• Interprets applicable process documentation, (i.e., shop order, purchase order, requisition, LSC documentation, prints, etc.) to determine attributes of product to be examined or audited using applicable methods and/or instrumentation. 

• Operates material handling equipment.

• Stores, locates, and pulls material, and performs necessary computer transactions for inventory control and tracking.

• Performs other job assignments and responsibilities as directed and/or when specific requirements or workload dictate.

• The NQT shall participate in teams to accomplish specific goals of the Value Streams such as throughput, quality, cost of operations, safety, Lean manufacturing, and training.

• The NQT shall ensure adequate coverage of Inspection duties to prevent a lapse in product flow. 

• All members of the Value Stream shall be proficient in the performance of auditing practices established.

• Individuals shall follow all plant and department rules.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• The NQT shall support the manufacturing processing by:

  • Performing tasks within the Processing cell as designated (i.e., Receiving, Stores, Inspection, Nuclear Safety Related, etc.)

  • Utilizing equipment and skills to troubleshoot problems in product and in teams resolve product and manufacturing process problems as necessary.

  • Performs inspection and audit duties on assemblies as required.

  • Performing all necessary Quality driven activities within the assigned area.

• The NQT shall support the overall goals of the Value Stream Manufacturing Processes including throughput, safety, quality, cost of operations, and training.

• The NQT must be proficient in the use of material and dimensional testing equipment.
• The NQT shall exhibit solid multi tasking abilities during daily activities.
• The NQT shall be responsible for meeting daily production goals.

Educational and Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to read and comprehend procedures and processing documentation.  Capable of writing legibly when filling out required documentation, perform average calculations, and interpret complicated part drawings.

• The NQT will be required to exhibit suitable Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) skills.

• Must display natural or corrected vision of 20/22 with both eyes and normal color perception.  Must be capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger 1 letters at a distance of not less than 12 inches on a standard Jaeger test chart.

• Each individual will continue to expand capabilities to diversify the position held.

• Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalency.

Training and Experience:

• Must become competent in use of inspection tools, gaging, and manufacturing process documentation.

• Must develop accurate data entry and computer skills to proficiently perform applicable inspection tasks.

• Individuals must demonstrate continuous enhancement of their capabilities through the use of the Inspection Training Outline.

• Must successfully complete applicable "Skills Review" and acceptably complete applicable Training Program.

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