Quality Technician

Nortech Systems • Bemidji, MN

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Nortech Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products. We proudly serve mission critical markets, including medical imaging, medical devices, industrial, and aerospace & defense. Nortech delivers exceptional value by solving complex challenges through innovative, customized engineering, design, manufacturing, and data management solutions. Our expertise is in complex cable, PCBA and integrated higher-level assemblies. Our team is focused on delivering lifesaving products from medical devices which detect and treat cancer to mission-critical components for airplanes and submarines. Nortech’s customers include some of the biggest names in industry, medical devices and aerospace and defense. We take pride in our team’s role in making products that make a difference. We're seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Quality Technician who is passionate about continuous improvement and quality excellence. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, and working collaboratively across teams to drive operational improvements.

Requirements

• Associates (A.A.) degree or equivalent certification in a manufacturing, quality control, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mathematics knowledge including basic calculations, fractions, and measuring.
• Reading and accurately interpreting technical instructions including engineering drawings and specifications.
• Using electrical, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic measuring, recording and indicating instruments for conformance to established standards.
• Using electronic devices and computing systems including Microsoft Office and manufacturing/quality control software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Three months’ related work experience as described above.
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing internal audits for processes and products to ensure compliance to the documented quality system.
• Assist with coordinating the successful closure of all closed loop corrective actions concerning quality issues of products and processes.
• Provide manufacturing with the necessary tools, training, and guidance to continually improve product and process quality as instructed.
• Assist in attaining department quality, cost goals and objectives.
• Report key measurements to management as directed.
• Promote a harmonious working environment that fosters continuous improvement.
• Perform basic quality techniques and report on materials, returns and processes.
• Coordinate the First Article process as assigned or directed.
• Assist with coordinating the successful closure of assigned customer complaints.
• Test, calibrate and repair electrical, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic measuring, recording and indicating instruments for conformance to established standards as assigned.
• Assist with disassembling instruments and equipment and inspecting components for defects, issuing necessary repairs, maintenance and calibration as directed.
• Devise formulas to solve problems in measurements and calibrations.
• Assist Engineering and Manufacturing in formulating test, calibration, repair and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment as assigned.
• Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance for employee & family, including a 100% company-paid base medical plan for employees
• 401k with company match
• tuition reimbursement
• PTO

What This Job Offers

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