Quality Technician I (1st Shift)

OKSI • Torrance, CA

5d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

OKSI is seeking a Quality Technician I to provide ongoing production floor quality coverage as part of our AS9100D compliance activities, QMS modernization, and preparation for a second facility. This is a hands-on, full-time role for someone who wants to build a career in aerospace and defense quality, combining daily floor inspection duties with growing ownership of quality system processes. You'll work directly with the Quality team to maintain floor-level quality coverage while supporting system-level quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Completion of an NDT, quality technology, or related technical program, or equivalent hands-on inspection experience
• Basic understanding of inspection methods and measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Comfortable working in a production/manufacturing environment, including standing, floor movement, and handling hardware
• Organized and detail-oriented with reliable written recordkeeping habits
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Dependable and punctual, able to maintain consistent daily routines
• Comfortable switching between physical floor tasks and administrative documentation work

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AS9100D, ISO 9001, or other quality management system standards
• Prior experience with ERP or QMS software; Odoo experience is a plus
• Exposure to government property management or FAR/DFARS compliance
• Background in finite element analysis (FEA), optomechanical design, thermal management, or lightweight structures
• US Person status is required.
• Candidates with an active security clearance or the ability to obtain one are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming parts and materials against purchase orders and acceptance criteria
• Physically count and reconcile inventory on the production floor
• Support manufacturing orders by pulling, verifying, and staging component kits
• Perform visual and dimensional checks at defined production milestones
• Own formatting, revision control, and review of quality procedures and work instructions
• Assist with physical counts and recordkeeping for customer-furnished and government-owned property
• Confirm outgoing product meets labeling, packaging, and shipping documentation requirements
• Conduct daily Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention walks and log findings in Odoo
• Track equipment calibration certificates and flag items coming due for recalibration
• Verify that supplier quality certifications on file are current and compliant
• Document nonconformances, enter records into Odoo, and drive disposition follow-up to closure
• Participate in internal quality audits and support corrective action follow-up
• Track and report floor-level quality metrics, including inspection throughput, NCR trends, and calibration compliance, to the Quality Manager

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision employee coverage fully paid by the employer
• Three weeks of vacation to start
• Automatic company contribution to 401K, 5% of earned wages, no matching required
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree