Quality Technician - 3rd Shift
About The Position
The Quality Technician is a member of the quality assurance team and helps ensure products meet quality standards. The role supports problem solving, process validation, inspection, quality data analysis, containment, first article inspection reporting, equipment calibration, audits, training, and lean activities. It requires careful attention to detail, familiarity with quality systems and measurement methods, and the ability to work with teams across functional areas. The position is primarily indoors, with frequent noise of 85 dB and occasional exposure to chemical hazards such as solvents.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Ability to interpret order requirements, quotes, and drawings and draw conclusions.
- Ability to use precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, paint mil gauges, hardness testers, CMMs, measuring tables, optical comparators, and functional testers.
- Ability to identify root causes of routine problems and develop recommendations for resolution.
- Ability to organize and plan workload and work in a self-directed manner.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with people across multiple functional areas.
- Ability to interpret and apply Quality System and ISO procedures and documentation.
- Ability to learn and operate a variety of test and measurement equipment.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to apply appropriate math and geometry.
- Skill using personal computers and Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk frequently.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- One year of experience in the quality process and experience with Quality Management Systems.
- One year of experience using precision metal fabrication measurement tools and techniques.
- Experience and understanding of charting and process control methods.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate problem-solving activities for products and manufacturing processes.
- Perform process validations and in-process inspections, and monitor and analyze manufacturing-process and product quality.
- Support design, manufacturing, and quality engineering functions with data collection, analysis, product review, and process capabilities.
- Perform containment activities to prevent potential or additional quality defects.
- Provide formally documented first article inspection (FAI) reports for customer or internal use as required.
- Select and use appropriate measuring tools and equipment to verify dimensional and functional requirements.
- Develop and maintain control charts to monitor and improve performance.
- Review and analyze products to determine causes and/or dispositions.
- Support audits in designated areas, assist with training on quality standards, and participate in lean activities.
- Lead or assist with calibration of inspection, test, and measurement equipment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Critical illness and accident insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
- Potential tuition reimbursement.
- Potential caregiver, personal, and parental leave.
- Potential back-up care services.
- Paid time off, including volunteer time.
- Potential well-being program.
- Potential legal and identity theft protection.
- Potential annual incentives, depending on the position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
