Quality Assurance - Quality Technician I
About The Position
Quality Technician – Orchard Park, NY (1st shift Mon.-Fri. 7am-3pm) Become a high‑impact member of a team dedicated to producing life‑enhancing medical devices. Are you ready to move beyond a routine cubicle job and join a high‑performing team committed to excellence? Team Orchard Park is looking for a Quality Technician to support our mission of becoming the most trusted medical device machining service provider. In this role, you’ll work hands-on with state‑of‑the‑art inspection equipment, support manufacturing teams, and grow your expertise in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. This is an ideal role for someone who is detail‑oriented, thrives in cross-functional environments, and is ready for the next challenge. We provide a dynamic workplace that supports continuous learning and professional development. We collaborate and innovate with our customers to deliver the highest‑quality, life‑enhancing medical devices in the world.
Requirements
- Technical degree and 3+ years of relevant experience in a regulated industry
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- Strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Completion of all required job‑specific training
- Understanding of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR) and ISO 13485:2003
- ASQ certification (CMI, CCT, or CQT) required within 1 year of hire
Nice To Haves
- Medical device experience strongly preferred
- Laser inspection experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Calibration Support
- Support systems that monitor measurement and test equipment accuracy
- Assist with calibration of company-owned and personal tools
- Repair gages as applicable or coordinate with external repair services
- Request replacements when needed
- Manufacturing Support
- Troubleshoot and program SmartScopes/CMM and Vici equipment
- Inspect vendor work using SmartScope V.M.M.
- Perform in‑process inspections
- Inspect vendor-supplied components and assist suppliers with inspection techniques
- Conduct laser inspections, including first-piece laser certification
- Utilize all facility gaging methods including roundness checker, profilometer, and height stands
- Develop expertise in GD&T and blueprint/dimensioning methods
- Train associates on laser inspection and support certification
- Final Product Release
- Document discrepancies as required
- Ensure non-conforming material/parts are quarantined to prevent shipment
- Internal Auditing
- Participate in internal audit activities and support compliance
Benefits
- New employees are eligible for benefits on their date of hire!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company‑paid life insurance
- Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Monthly attendance bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
