Quality Control Inspector

Lightera • Avon, CT

54d • Onsite

About The Position

LIGHTERA is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join their division in Avon, CT. This role is crucial for ensuring customer satisfaction by supporting the organization's quality goals and objectives, with a primary focus on incoming and outgoing inspection of products. The inspector will be a critical part of the team, inspecting precision material used in aerospace, defense, and medical industries.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-5 years experience in a Quality or industry-related role.
• Inspection or process/assembly experience in a high technology environment involving small parts, microscopes, mechanical gauges (examples: calipers, digital micrometers, comparators), and other inspection /measurement tools or the aptitude/ability to learn.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings/blueprints, specifications, and ISO procedures.
• Attention to detail, drive for accuracy and highly organized.
• Basic Computer / PC knowledge – ability to use MS 365 applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience in an ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or AS9100 based manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Incoming inspection and verification of purchased parts and raw materials to documented requirements and specifications.
• Final verification of manufactured product to documented requirements and specifications.
• Product release and issuance of various certificates, waivers, or production related discrepancies.
• Database entry for both quality and manufacturing, working with JDEdwards, as well as our Manufacturing, and Quality Database.
• Assist in registrar, customer and internal audits as needed.
• Support the resolution of customer complaints and RMA’s when requested.
• File and maintain company Quality Records.
• Record and file Material Review Board (MRB) minutes.
• Problem resolution (CPARs, non-conforming material, etc).
• Microsoft Access Quality database activities (Certificates of Compliance, Incoming, Waivers, etc.).
• Supporting our ISO System, and gathering data as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, with an 8% premium on 2nd shift, and 12% premium on 3rd
• Generous benefits programs, including health, dental, vision and well-being.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with a generous match and no vesting period.
• Tuition assistance, on-the-job training and opportunities for growth and advancement. We promote from within.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program and paid holidays.
• Casual work environment, PPE, safety eyeglass and shoe allowance.
• Consistent shifts and schedules.
• Clean, climate-controlled, modern facility with state of the art equipment.

What This Job Offers

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