Quality Technician- 1st Shift

Bodycote North America•Camas, WA

2d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Quality Technician supports the Quality Department under the direction of the Quality Manager. The role helps maintain the quality management system, coordinate quality-related activities and training, administer document control, and support audits and process reviews. This is a safety-sensitive position in a heavy industrial environment and is responsible for handling customer inventory safely to prevent loss or damage. The position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident card holders to meet ITAR compliance requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
At least two years of experience in Quality Assurance.
At least one year of experience in document control and training coordination.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident card holder to satisfy ITAR compliance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English with management and other personnel, both in-house and at customer locations.
Ability to write general heat-treatment procedures for specific alloys in accordance with customer needs.
Ability to make written recommendations for improving the Quality System and procedures.
Familiarity with commercial, aircraft, aerospace, ASME, and military specification codes as required.
Intermediate hands-on experience with computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Manufacturing or distribution background.
Ability to work sitting and standing for extended periods in an office or industrial environment.
Manual dexterity to perform data entry; ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach; and ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
Effective oral and written communication skills, visual acuity to read documents and computer screens, and ability to hear in person and by phone.

Responsibilities

Identify and document actual or potential conditions that could adversely affect products, processes, or the quality system; initiate corrective or preventive actions and verify their effectiveness.
Control or stop further processing of products until corrective action has been satisfactorily implemented, when needed.
Coordinate interdepartmental efforts required to meet quality assurance requirements.
Coordinate site training, identify quality training needs, and help ensure training is provided.
Administer document control activities and comply with change management requirements.
Communicate the status of the quality management system to all levels of the organization.
Support quality activities, including quality records control, monitoring quality objectives, implementing and maintaining the BMS, process reviews, onsite and internal audits, operating-system support, and other quality-related administrative work.
Practice and promote safety and good housekeeping, and work consistently with the EMS.
Report to work on time, follow directions and rules and procedures, interact effectively with coworkers, and accept constructive criticism.
Perform other tasks designated by the position.
Care for and safely handle customer inventory to prevent customer loss or damage.