Volume 14, Issue 2 - ASQ - Rockford : Fermilab 1399 Pine St., Batavia, IL 60510 ... CSSGB, CQPA,...

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle

physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S.

Department of Energy. Thousands of scientists

around the world collaborate with Fermilab on

research at the frontiers of discovery.

The tour includes an introduction to Fermilab, a

guided walk-through of the Linear Accelerator

building and the 15th floor of Wilson Hall.

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October 2017Volume 14, Issue 2

Cost: $25.00

When: October 19thPresentation : Fermilab

1399 Pine St., Batavia, IL 60510

Presentation Only: FREE

3:00 pm Check in, 1st floor Wilson Hall

3:30 pm Tour of Fermilab

5:00 pm End of Tour

5:30 pm Registration at Restaurant

6:00 pm Dinner & Door Prizes

Reservations due to Cora Schroeder by 5:00 pm, Friday October 13th Phone: (920) 209-1441 e-mail: [email protected]

NOTE: Online reservations will be via email directly to Cora. Please include the number of attendees with your reservation.

Dinner: Swordfish Restaurant207 N. Randall Rd. Batavia IL 60510

Plated Entree' options: Sirloin Steak, Swordfish, Chicken or Tofu (served w/ miso soup, house salad, rice & vegetables)

Tour:

Check in at the front reception desk, 1st floor of Wilson Hall. Please have a

photo I.D. ready to show the guard.

American Society for QualityASQ Section 1205P.O. Box 8055Rockford, IL 61125www.asq-rockford.org


REPORTS TO: Manager of Quality Assurance

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Manager of Quality Assurance, the Quality Auditor provides support to production and the

Quality Management System (QMS) by performing inspection activities to product processed at each stage of

operations, ensuring quality specifications adhere to prints/drawing, inspections sheets and travelers. This position

will also monitor product identification, calibration and ensure products meet the expectations of the customer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

• 2-3 years of experience in a related Quality Function

• The individual must have a solid understanding of metal fabrication concepts and processes.

• The individual must possess a keen sense of attention to detail.

• Must be able to determine material types and gages.

• Can read and interpret blueprints

• Must be able to navigate in a Windows based computer environment

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Product testing and Inspection (Visual, Dimensional, Pressure decay, Vacuum decay, etc…)

• Cross Checks of product at each stage of operations to prints/drawings, traveler, inspection sheets,

Control Plan and Visual Criteria

• Issue gages to employees and ensure gauges are calibrated and properly identified

• Collection and data entry of inspection results and/or quality records

• Monitoring of gauge inventory and other quality supplies

• Identification and reporting of nonconforming product.

• Ensure product is inspected or tested according to the inspection protocol or plan

• Training of quality expectations to operations personnel when changes to the inspection process have been

changed

• Assists with the plantwide communication of Quality Alerts or Quality concerns.

• Has the authority to stop production when nonconforming parts are detected

• Assists members of the Quality Department as needed and as time permits.

• Other duties as assigned.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Inspection and cross check of tanks, skids, weldments and fabricated parts

• Adherence to the Quality Policy and expectations

Please direct inquiries to [email protected]

Employment Opportunities

QUALITY AUDITOR – United Alloy, Janesville, WI

(Hourly Position)




SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Manager of Quality Assurance, the primary role of the Quality Technician is the Inspection

of First Article (FA) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) products and the associated reporting. The Quality

Technician will work with the NPI Quality Coordinator when products are associated with PPAP or FA jobs to ensure

that the products shipped meet the expectations of the customer and are delivered right the first time including any

of the associated identification and documentation requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

• 2-3 years of experience in a related Quality Function

• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) a plus.

• The individual must have a solid understanding of metal fabrication concepts and processes.

• The individual must possess a keen sense of attention to detail.

• Must be able to determine material types and gages.

• Can read and interpret blueprints


• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word



• Inspection of FA and PPAP products and the associated reporting.

• Work with Production and Engineering staff to ensure that all FA and PPAP products meet the expectations

of the customer.

• Identification and reporting of nonconforming product.

• Training of quality expectations to personnel when changes or updates to the inspection process have been

made.

• Assists with the plantwide communication of Quality Alerts or Quality concerns.


• Assist Quality Auditors and other functions of the Quality Department as needed.



• Inspection and reporting of FA and PPAP products




QUALITY TECHNICIAN – United Alloy, Janesville, WI

(Hourly Position)




SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Manager of Quality Assurance, the Process Quality Engineer’s primary role is the continual improvement

of processes to improve customer satisfaction and reduce the overall Cost of Quality (COQ). The Process Quality Engineer will

collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to determine and implement best practices and methods for processes that reduce

internal scrap and rework or minimize or eliminate customer complaints.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business-related field

• 1 year of experience in a related metal fabrication or quality function (metal cutting, forming, welding, and powder paint

operations)

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications preferred: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

(CSSGB) or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)

• Solid understanding of quality systems, inspection and testing processes.

• 6σ, Lean, PPAP, FMEA, APQP, Problem solving (8D, 5-why) experience

• Solid understanding of metal fabrication concepts and processes.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints


• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word and CAD software


• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

• Proficient at multitasking and prioritizing.

• Keen sense of attention to detail.

• Willingness to work flexible hours with a changing work schedule as needed to support production


• Evaluate processes to identify and implement improvements

• Lead root cause investigations and develop effective long-term resolutions.

• Assist Engineering with design, feasibility review, testing and implementation of new programs or program

modifications

• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to troubleshoot and implement corrective actions on a timely basis.

• Qualification of new processes or changes to processes, including documentation, training and certification of

production staff.

• Work independently with little supervision while still delivering excellent results on time

• Assist with the plantwide communication of Quality Alerts or Quality concerns.


• Quality Representative when Manager of Quality Assurance is out of the office.



• Primary accountability: Process improvements to reduce COQ and customer complaints.




QUALITY ENGINEER – United Alloy, Janesville, WI

(Exempt Salaried Position)



EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: HS OR GED

PPAP KNOWLEDGE

INSPECTION EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

STRONG MICROSOFT OFFICE SKILLS

SHIFT: 1ST SHIFT

STARTING DATE: IMMEDIATELY

ROCKFORD SPRING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

If interested contact:

PAT MARSHALL

[email protected]

815-968-3000 ext. 715


QUALITY TECHNICIAN – Rockford, IL



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ASQ CERTIFICATION Exam Dates

CQT, CQI, CRE, CBA, CHA, CMQ/OE, SSBB, MBB, SSYB,

CSQPTesting Windows: Application Deadline

November 3 - 19, 2017 October 6, 2017

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December 1 - 17, 2017 November 3, 2017

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Board Members Name Phone Email

Past Chair / Nominating Diane Konopa 815-484-8955 [email protected]

Newsletter, Membership, Mike Aston 608-322-4377 [email protected]

Database & VoC

Examining (Recertification) Mike Farrell 815-298-0567 [email protected]

& Historian

Publicity Jim Akers 815-639-6454 [email protected]

Zac Paeth 847-273-7964 [email protected]

Certification Art Bird 815-233-1598 [email protected]

Placement Bruce Kyles 815-721-9145 [email protected]

Audit Donna Riggs 630-365-5672 [email protected]

Education Tom Hall 608-754-0985 [email protected]

Internet Liaison Jeff Moore 414-791-6992 [email protected]

Sr. Advisory Barry Beaman 815-962-6540 [email protected]

Art Bird 815-233-1598 [email protected]

Member/s at Large Steve MacDougall 815-315-3956 [email protected]

Brian Tracy 815-222-3947 [email protected]

Other Contacts Name Phone Email

Regional Director Steven Schuelka 219-689-3804 [email protected]

Deputy Regional Director Hector Rodriguez 630-947-6475 [email protected]

ASQ National Office Cust. Service 800-248-1946 [email protected]

Board Vice Chairman Secretary,

Chairman Publicity & Arrangements Treasurer Seminar & Scholarships

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