Quality Assurance Technician - Manufacturing

Laitram•New Orleans, LA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Laitram Machine Shop is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for its Quality Control department. Laitram Machine Shop supplies cost-effective, zero-defect inventory parts and components to other Laitram divisions and supports new product development through technical expertise and rapid turnaround. The technician performs dimensional and quality inspections, develops and updates CMM programs, supports audits and testing, maintains quality records, and contributes to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing or fabrication quality assurance roles.
Ability to read mechanical fabrication drawings.
Ability to properly use and maintain measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and profilers.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and work proactively in a team environment.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work overtime or weekends as business needs require, with advance notice whenever possible.
Ability to perform essential job requirements, including lifting and moving 47 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to track projects and keep stakeholders informed of progress.
Completion of three levels of PC-DMIS Cad++ programming training.
Five years of experience programming CMMs.
Quality Technician, Inspector, or Engineer certification.
Currently taking classes or interested in taking classes related to the listed certifications.

Responsibilities

Complete CMM programs for production use using PC-DMIS Cad++.
Update existing CMM programs to reflect revision changes.
Verify fabricated components, weldments, and assemblies meet customer drawing requirements.
Inspect products, equipment, and machinery.
Assist with QC audits and process monitoring in production departments.
Assist with factory acceptance testing of finished products.
Record quality records related to verification, testing, auditing, and calibration results.
Work with department supervisors using the 8D process for root-cause analysis.
Generate timely quality reports to help ensure processes function optimally.
Incorporate and implement continuous improvement and Lean principles in daily work.