Quality Technician II - 2nd Shift

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions•Agawam, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is seeking a Quality Technician II to support manufacturing practices through development, evaluation, and continual improvement of processes using quality concepts, principles, and methodologies. The role aims to consistently meet or exceed customer quality expectations. This is an onsite position scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The technician verifies product and documentation before shipment, performs inspections and dimensional verification, supports production with quality troubleshooting and guidance, and helps maintain compliance with quality-system requirements. The role also involves analyzing quality data, coordinating inspection work, and training and mentoring quality inspectors. The work environment includes frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration, occasional exposure to electrical-shock risk, and usually moderate, occasionally loud noise. The role involves standing, sitting, handling objects, and communicating; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds are also required.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings with employees, customers, and business partners.
Mathematical aptitude, including calculations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, and basic interpretation of statistical data.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data, including graphs, trends, and quality metrics.
Proficiency with standard business software, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet-based systems.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably metal fabrication, with hands-on inspection experience in a continuous-improvement or quality-management-system environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with measuring equipment, dimensional inspection, blueprint reading, and GD&T.
Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certification through ASQ.
Associate degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Release product for shipment by verifying required documentation, certifications, and customer-specific quality requirements are complete and accurate.
Interpret and apply basic GD&T principles to support inspection and manufacturing processes.
Perform dimensional verification of PPAPs, first article inspections (FAI), and production parts to ensure compliance with specifications.
Support production by interpreting manufacturing documentation, troubleshooting quality concerns, and coaching employees on proper measurement and inspection techniques.
Conduct technical inspections of raw materials and manufactured components, including receiving inspection, in accordance with established procedures.
Collect, analyze, and communicate quality data and metrics to support process improvement and decision-making.
Prioritize and coordinate inspection activities and work order tasks within the QA lab to meet operational demands.
Perform internal audits of processes, dimensional conformance, workmanship, and documentation to ensure quality-system compliance.
Maintain proficiency in all aspects of the Quality Technician II role while consistently meeting quality, accuracy, and productivity expectations.
Train and mentor new quality inspectors on daily responsibilities, inspection methods, and quality procedures.