Quality Technician II

Thorlabs•Newton, NJ

7d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to effectively assure vendor & manufacturing compliance to Thorlabs ISO9001 quality standards protecting customers. Inspectors perform visual and dimensional inspection of precision parts and make quick, accurate pass/fail decisions on many types of optics including filters, mirrors, crystals, prisms, and lenses as well as mechanical components used in conjunction with optical components. Visual surface quality inspections are often performed under 100 watt bulb in low lit room. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience or related technical education.
High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
Ability to learn, understand, and effectively apply sampling plans.
Skilled in the use of handheld measuring tools and devices including but not limited to calipers and micrometers.
Good verbal and written communication skills to operate in both individual and team environments.
Capable of reading mechanical drawings and interpret dimensional tolerances.
Adaptable to process and procedure changes.
Capacity to convert from imperial to metric measurements.
Ability to meet department standards for productivity and quality.
Computer literacy using MS Office, Outlook, and ERP software is mandatory.
Must have the ability to cross train in all areas of the department, including but not limited to visual and dimensional inspection, data entry, laser engravers, and metrology equipment.
High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Identify non-conformances through specified inspection methods.
Ability to perform extremely detailed visual inspections on intricate and delicate parts occasionally performed under microscopes.
Inspections are performed efficiently, with attention to detail.
Measurement metrics are reported to keep track of efficiency and quality.
Maintain proper records in our Manufacturing Database.
Low friction interface to peers/vendors/others in interaction with regards to inspection.
Measuring dimensions of optics with calipers and comparing them to manufacturing drawings.
Constantly striving to continuously improve the process within the Thorlabs improvement systems.
Reviewing metrology reports based on pass fail criteria.
Running and maintaining metrology equipment as needed.
Create advance reports and presentations.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.