Quality Technician

Leeco Steel, North America’s leading supplier of carbon, HSLA and alloy steel plate, is seeking a highly- motivated, detail-oriented quality technician for our Portage, IN facility.

Job Summary : Assist the Quality Team in the tasks associated with maintaining the Quality management System and assuring customer specifications and requirements are met.

Doing daily inspections of steel part.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to :

• Interact with sales, warehouse, and inventory personnel regarding quality issues.
• Perform Quality Control on the interpretation, inspection, and verification of cut parts at the assigned warehouse location(s).
• When needed, facilitate the training of personnel via classroom, phone, or virtual conferencing.
• Facilitate all requirements of a Corrective Action Report.
• Communicate product quality issues to Quality Leadership and suggest modifications to procedures and / or methods where applicable.
• Conduct and / or coordinate internal and external audits.
• Receive and process Out of Tolerance Report (OTR) information received from warehouse.
• Assist with customer and supplier visits when necessary.
• Maintain calibration on all warehouse measuring tools.
• Assist in overseeing adherence to procedures and work instructions.

Required Skills :

• Math skills to take precise measurements and make calculations.
• Ability to interpret part drawings / blueprints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• High-level of visual awareness.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience collecting data and drafting reports.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong abilities to use and understand measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, rulers, and micrometers.
• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Good knowledge of quality standards (ISO, ASTM) and internal procedures.

Education / Experience :

• Minimum of high school diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as an inspection or quality technician.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Must be willing to travel.

Who We Are

Founded in 1882 on Chicago’s West Side, Leeco Steel is a premier supplier of carbon, HSLA and alloy steel plate. Now headquartered in Lisle, IL, Leeco Steel operates 14 sales and distribution locations across North America and is a member of the O’Neal Industries (ONI) family of companies, the largest family-owned metals service center network in the United States.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Worksite wellness programs
• Gym membership, tuition and health club reimbursement
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Accident death and dismemberment and life insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Training and development opportunities
• 401k with company match

Committed to Fostering a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace

Leeco Steel is dedicated to recognizing, respecting, embracing, and supporting the unique characteristics and experiences that have shaped the lives of our employees.

We aim to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are positively embraced and everyone feels valued, considered and accepted.

We encourage you to apply to this position regardless of whether you meet all the qualifications.