Quality Assurance Technician I

Elemental Brands•Reno, NV

10d•$23 - $24

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician I supports quality-related activities within the Quality department to help ensure the quality of manufactured and purchased products, achieve product excellence, improve processes continuously, and support customer satisfaction. The position conducts inspections and tests, documents results, identifies and reports quality issues, and collaborates with other departments to improve quality methods and processes. This is a full-time position with core hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Compensation is $22.50–$24.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant experience, or equivalent experience and training.
Ability to safely use metrology tools and equipment, including calipers, a handheld photometer, and a multimeter, to evaluate product conformance.
Ability to strategize, plan, organize, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks effectively and on time; organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to work with low-voltage electricity.
Ability to operate and maintain modern office equipment, computers, and specialized software applications.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and safety guidelines.
Effective in-person, telephone, and written communication in English.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of quality best practices applicable to the company’s environment.
Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and practices; familiarity with ISO regulations is a plus.
Knowledge of LEDs, LED drivers, controls, basic lighting terminology, photometry, and applications.
Knowledge of test equipment, including multimeters, calipers, and handheld photometers.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-process inspections to verify that documents and builds meet assembly requirements using prints, bills of materials (BOMs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Verify product identity, labeling, markings, quantity, dimensions, visual condition, and documentation; enter data into the product database for historical reference and report issues to Quality leadership.
Compare physical product characteristics with technical specifications to identify defects.
Test electrical function, reliability, and packaging quality, and record results.
Report non-conforming material issues to Quality and Production leadership so adjustments, rework, and dispositions can be implemented.
Collaborate with Production, Product Management, Engineering, and other departments to improve quality methods and system processes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, 100% paid by the employer and available the first of the month following hire.
Company-matched 401(k) plan at 5%, with no vesting schedule.
Paid time off (PTO).
Volunteer time off (VTO).
Three paid flexible holidays per year.
Seven paid holidays.
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA), with a $200 annual employer contribution.
Career Development Plan Program.
Discounted corporate gym membership at South Reno Athletic Club.
Tuition assistance.
Employee discount.
Monthly birthday lunch celebrations.
On-site snacks and beverages.
Employee referral bonus program.