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Fortive Corporation Quality Technician-CMM Operator in Wilmington, North Carolina
Position Summary: Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment. Support quality department with administrative support, dimensional studies, and gage/fixture studies. Other additional duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
· Measure parts and final assemblies using various gages (including CMM, vision system, optical comparator, calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, ring gages).
· Complete, update, and maintain first article documentation.
· Perform Process Capability Studies (CPK).
· Perform gauge R&R studies to certify new gauges and gauging methods.
· Assists engineers with qualification and validation studies (including PPAP’s) by collecting, compiling, measuring, organizing, and recording data, and writing appropriate procedures.
· Disposition non-conforming material by utilizing quality tools and SPT manufacturing processes and procedures.
· Write, update, and improve quality procedures including development of visual aids.
· Analyze and interpret blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.
· Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
· Continuously display initiative in seeking and improving processes by utilizing the FBS (Fortive Business System) tools.
· Maintain organization of documents (electronic files and folders, and hard copies) related to PPAP’s, FAI’s, etc.
· Other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications:
· Associate Degree and 3-5 years of related work experience or equivalent combination.
· Previous experience and application of quality measurement tools to include a variety of CMM/Vision Systems, hand inspection tools, and comparators.
· Proficient in Blueprint reading.
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and the ability to learn new software programs.
· Basic knowledge of GD&T.
· Familiarity and understanding of the basic principles of statistical process control (SPC) and control charts.
· Previous experience with PPAP’s, APQP activities a plus.
· Basic knowledge of AIAG Manual a plus.
· Ability to be independently organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
· Must be able to work independently as a problem solver with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.