QC Technician

DenMat Holdings, LLC • Lompoc, CA

10h • $38,741 - $53,270

About The Position

Under general supervision, will sample and inspect a variety of incoming components for conformance to DenMat requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of experience in medical device quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine notes, documentation, and complete forms accurately.
• Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one situations to other employees of the organization.
• Competence at working with fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Expanded knowledge of more advanced mathematics such as algebra and geometry.
• Basic understanding of statistics.
• Must be able to use word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Must possess ability to learn various software programs.
• Knowledge of medical device manufacturing or related field.
• Knowledge of current company products and processes.
• Knowledge of laboratory practices, procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of proper sample handling, preservation and storage.
• Skill in the proper use, maintenance and storage of lab equipment.
• Ability to conduct routine tests and evaluate data against set specifications.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and decision-making capability within company or departmental guidelines.
• Ability to coordinate tasks while maintaining consistently high work quality and accurate documentation of laboratory work and related activities.
• Ability to use laboratory equipment and test apparatus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees of various disciplines and departments.
• Ability to accurately perform detail-oriented work.
• Ability to be flexible in changing daily workload priorities as directed.
• Ability to function in a controlled environment under domestic and international regulations and handle extremely confidential data.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree (AS) in life sciences from two-year college or technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide QC support for incoming inspection and Inspection and testing for designated production areas, i.e., Compounding, Filling, Final Assembly, Light Room, PeriOptix and Procare areas.
• Conduct scheduled and random inspection activities on rework activities, components, finished goods, kits and lights. Perform analytical and/or technical evaluations as required by inspection instruction.
• Sample in-coming component receipts according to current Sampling Plan and compares samples to corresponding specifications.
• Route samples of certain components to different departments for specialized inspections and approval. Where appropriate, communicates any special urgency that may exist to expedite inspection and release.
• Record clear, detailed results of evaluations, including acceptances, releases, rejections, or other.
• Immediately notifies pertinent departments in the event that inspections uncover any nonconformities that may affect production, inventory levels, etc.
• Provide product releases, where appropriate.
• Prepare and distribute nonconformance reports to Planning, Purchasing, and Quality Control to alert vendor and solicit corrective and preventative actions to prevent occurrences.
• Maintain specifications and standards so that in-coming materials are evaluated according to current requirements.
• Identify product (Componentry, finished goods, kits, lights etc.) status.
• Coordinate calibration efforts including the following packing and shipping, maintain equipment fields.
• Adhere to all company rules and regulations, including safety and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned, i.e. cross train

Benefits

• DenMat offers a complete benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/Rx, Life, 401(k) with matching, 10 paid company holidays, vacation and sick time, bereavement, EAP, and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED