Production Quality Technician
About The Position
Antora Energy is seeking a Production Quality Technician to support quality assurance across its manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Production Quality Supervisor, this role performs inspections and tests, maintains quality records, and helps identify and resolve non-conformances on the production floor. The position is suited to someone with hands-on quality inspection, milling operations, and mechanical assembly experience who pays close attention to detail and communicates clearly with production and engineering teams. The technician performs in-process and final inspections, uses inspection and test equipment, documents results, and supports root cause investigations and corrective actions. The role also contributes to continuous improvement focused on lean manufacturing and defect reduction. This is an onsite position in San Jose, California, with willingness to work first or second shift and travel as required.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in quality inspection or testing in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with milling operations, mechanical assembly, and manufacturing operations.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Hands-on experience with fixtures, jigs, go/no-go tools, precision measurement tools, and electrical or pressure test equipment.
- Familiarity with the aerospace industry.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and work in varied positions around fixed equipment.
- Experience working with PPE, ladders, lifts, and scaffolding in manufacturing environments.
- Willingness to work first or second shift.
- Ability to travel as required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree or technical certification.
- Experience with cranes, hoists, forklifts, and large moving equipment.
- Background in high-temperature, high-power industrial systems, such as energy, aerospace, or thermal processing.
- Strong knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and 8D problem-solving.
- Experience with ERP, MES, PLM, and inventory management systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-process and final quality inspections for standard and non-standard work orders.
- Follow safety protocols and comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
- Read and interpret specifications, drawings, diagrams, and manuals to conduct inspections and support troubleshooting.
- Operate inspection and test equipment, including gauges, test fixtures, Hipot equipment, and pressure testing equipment.
- Use quality tools and test equipment correctly, maintain them in good condition, and flag equipment due for calibration.
- Maintain accurate, detailed quality records, including inspection results, non-conformance reports, and audit data.
- Identify, document, and escalate non-conformances, and support root cause investigations using methods such as 5 Whys and 8D.
- Work with Production and Manufacturing Engineering to contain quality issues and verify corrective actions are effective.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on lean manufacturing and reducing defects.
Benefits
- Equity compensation in the form of stock options.
- Premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance.
- 401K plan with employer contributions.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Paid-time-off policy with flexible and inclusive holiday observance.
- Paid volunteer time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
