QA Technician

Hydro•Rockledge, FL

About The Position

The QA Technician audits product characteristics and production processes to ensure compliance with product specifications and quality procedures. The role performs product measurements and testing for production setup approval and finished-goods release, and tests in-process products and raw materials for mechanical properties, dimensions, hardness, surface roughness, cleanliness, and other specification requirements. The technician collects, prepares, mounts, polishes, and analyzes samples; tests materials and billet conductivity; verifies incoming billet certifications; conducts gauge repeatability studies; and calibrates precision measurement instruments. The role compiles test results, prepares product certifications and reports, maintains testing records and calibration systems, and recommends quality improvements. It also includes writing work instructions, training employees in precision measurement, and collaborating to resolve issues while following company policies and HSE, quality, productivity, and 5S requirements.

Requirements

Ability to use a wide variety of dimensional gauges, measurement tools, and systems.
Collaboration skills.
Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Written and oral communication proficiency.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Ethical conduct.
Technical and analytical capacity.
Results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

Audit product characteristics and production processes for compliance with product specifications and quality procedures.
Perform product measurements, including measurements for CTL setup approval and finished-goods release.
Conduct profilometer testing, measure zinc coverage using the acid etch technique, and test tubes for cleanliness, mechanical properties, and dimensional compliance.
Collect, prepare, and test in-process product and raw material samples at various production stages.
Measure dimensions, perform calculations, conduct hardness tests, and test material surface roughness.
Compile and enter test results, generate product certifications for customer deliveries, and maintain testing files and documentation.
Collect, mount, polish, and analyze samples for metallography.
Test material and collect data for production trials, and prepare related reports.
Test billet conductivity and verify incoming billet certifications against specifications.
Conduct gauge repeatability studies.
Calibrate precision measurement instruments and maintain the measurement tooling calibration system.
Generate periodic reports related to quality data.
Recommend processing modifications to quality improvement teams to enhance product quality.
Write work instructions and procedures to meet quality program requirements.
Train employees in precision measurement techniques.
Work independently and with teams to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and stay informed about developments, requirements, and policies.
Acquire and apply knowledge of Hydro’s safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain workflow or respond to emergency conditions.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and maintain clean, orderly work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
Perform duties within standard methods and procedures and in accordance with HSE, quality, and productivity requirements.