COMPANY OVERVIEW

The story of Peterson Spring begins in the 1880’s with the immigration of a young Norwegian blacksmith to America. August Christian Peterson studied blacksmithing in the early 1900’s – the trade of choice for early spring makers. He managed various plants in the Midwest before founding his own company in 1914. August moved his family to Detroit. There, he launched his vision to meet a lion’s share of the demand for springs within the railroad and automobile industry. After 8th grade, Alfred (the eldest son of August Peterson) left school to work with his father in the steel mills. As a team, August and his children generated enough income to launch and expand the family business.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Today, Peterson American Corporation continues to be an industry leader that rewards hard work, integrity, and operational excellence. Thirteen facilities world-wide – including the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Mexico – offer a unique global opportunity for new talent in Metallurgy, Engineering, Quality Control, and Production. Discipline is a requirement to join this team. Every position is highly visible and each team member adds value with every decision. We challenge you to pull from the strength of your personal story in order to create solutions in the highly technological art of spring making.

SUMMARY

Perform inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures of incoming materials, parts and components used in manufacturing and assemblies.  Documents inspections and compiles reports as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform inspections of purchased parts, subassemblies or finished company products according to defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/ or optical equipment for measurements.
• Conduct and document process and system audits using written procedures.
• Document the results of the inspections and testing.
• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate calibration of test equipment and fixtures
• Assist in the writing and updating inspection procedures, protocol and checklists.
• Evaluate problems and make initial recommendations for possible corrective actions.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.