Quality Technician

Hypertherm Associates • Kent, WA

26d • $24 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

OMAX Waterjet is seeking an experienced Quality Technician to join their team in Kent, Washington. This role involves performing inspections, audits, gauge use/calibration, and troubleshooting activities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be adaptable, and possess strong communication skills. Hypertherm Associates, the parent company, emphasizes a clean, safe, and supportive manufacturing environment, offering opportunities for growth and contribution to a 100% Associate-owned company. They are committed to process improvement, environmental impact reduction, quality enhancement, cost reduction, and increasing shared profits.

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated competence in the use of quality procedures, measurement systems, and print reading
• Accurate and well-organized work, good documentation, attention to detail, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfortable using computers, including Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively when relaying technical information
• Desire and drive to obtain ASQ quality certifications
• Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• CMM/PCDMIS programming/troubleshooting experience is heavily preferred
• CQT or CQI Certification
• Proficiency with interpreting standards (Y14.5M)
• Ability to train and mentor others
• Gagetrak
• Minitab
• Solidworks
• 6-sigma/Lean certifications

Responsibilities

• Perform activities such as measurement, inspection, gauge tracking, calibrations, audits, and troubleshooting
• Communicate effectively to internal customers
• Understand and apply basic quality tools (5Why, Pareto Analysis, Check Sheets, etc.)
• Perform tasks using basic skills in mathematics, metrology, calibration, and quality
• Provide support to other Associates in gauge/instrument use, troubleshooting, and repair
• Be an active part of continuous improvement activities such as kaizen, 3P, and other lean events
• Perform tasks following the control of non-conforming material process

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Base hourly pay PLUS an Annual Profit-Sharing with a target of 20% BONUS
• Reduced Medical premiums – starting on Day 1
• No layoff philosophy – We have an over 50-year history of no layoffs
• Employee Stock Ownership in our 100% Associate-owned company.
• A starting annual accrual of 3 weeks of Earned Time, 24 hours of Sick Time, 10 paid company holidays, and 40 hours of Community Service Time
• Developmental opportunities and college tuition program assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED