Associate Quality Technician (Temporary, 1st Shift)

SRC, Inc•Syracuse, NY

7d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

SRCTec, LLC is seeking a temporary Associate Quality Technician to support manufacturing operations on the first shift at its Syracuse, New York location. The role supports the production team through quality functions including in-process and final inspection, configuration and pack-out verification, and auditing. The technician performs manual inspections to ensure components, assemblies, and finished products meet engineering specifications and work plan instructions. Inspection work may be performed seated or standing and uses magnification tools. The technician identifies and reports non-conforming products and process issues, works with support teams to contain affected products, and contributes to improvement efforts. The role collaborates with manufacturing and quality teams and serves as the first point of escalation for inspection judgment calls, making timely and accurate decisions in accordance with procedures. SRCTec is a manufacturing and life-cycle management company specializing in high-quality, high-reliability military electro-mechanical products and is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company. The role offers an anticipated salary of $23–$27 per hour, with actual pay depending on experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. The company describes its benefits package as including four or more weeks of paid time off to start, a 10% employer retirement contribution, and 100% tuition support.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of related experience; combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Ability to work independently, be self-sufficient, and manage multiple tasks.
Attention to safety, quality, and performance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and browser navigation.
Excellent work ethic and commitment to consistent, high-quality performance.
Ability to lift, move, and walk with a minimum of 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferably in a quality-related support role.
IPC certifications, such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, or J-STD-001.
Electronics manufacturing background, including familiarity with soldering or conformal coat.
Metrology experience using calibrated measuring equipment.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
Auditing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform manual quality inspections of components, assemblies, and finished products to verify compliance with engineering specifications and work plan instructions.
Conduct inspections while seated or standing, using magnification tools such as digital or manual scopes, telescopic mirrors, borescopes, and blacklights.
Detect and report non-conforming products and related process issues.
Work with support teams to contain impacted products and assist with improvement efforts.
Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams, providing constructive feedback and support for teamwork and continuous improvement.
Serve as the first line of escalation for inspection judgment calls and make timely, accurate decisions while following procedures.
Support quality functions including in-process and final inspection, configuration and pack-out verification, and auditing.