Quality Technician (Hose Assembly)

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All fulltime regular employees are eligible for health benefits on the first day of the next month following 30 days of fulltime employment. United Healthcare is our provider for all coverages (medical, vision, dental, Life and Disability.  Each employee is provided with $25,000 life and AD&D life insurance plan as part of their benefit package.

All full-time employees are eligible to take vacation after they have completed their introductory period of employment. Vacation will begin to accrue on the first day of service.

Quality Technician duties and responsibilities 

The primary duties of the quality technician are to complete inspections, perform specified tests, complete product certificates & documentation, and to ensure that the product development and manufacturing process is adhered. The technician will be responsible for performing tests on products at various stages of production to ensure that customer specifications are being met and company and product quality standards are followed.  General duties and responsibilities typically include:

• Read and understand blueprints/drawings for all hose product offerings
• Create process checklists and coordinate quality inspections with welders and test personnel
• Document control of all inbound materials from vendors and maintain material traceability for each production order
• Ensure that all of the quality check procedures are followed during the hose and hose assembly production phase
• Monitor and maintain the O2 and cryogenic cleaning system and ensure that cleaning agent maintains correct level of titration or other monitoring
• Support personnel to complete visual inspections, non-destructive tests and pressure tests on hose products and complete vacuum with helium leak checks on products 
• Support cleaning system personnel to complete product cleaning tasks, and inspect product for final cleanliness, (wipe test, black light test, etc.), complete product packaging and labelling for shipment
• Correct any deficiencies or corrections required in the product process flow

Quality Technician skills and qualifications

Quality technicians use a variety of skills to complete their jobs effectively, which can include: 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to read blueprints / drawing and establish an ordered method of assembly
• Knowledge of metallurgy and which materials are typically joined (carbon steel grades, stainless steel grades and nickel-based alloys)
• Knowledge of various welding techniques, including TIG, MIG, arc, and oxy-fuel welding. Primary focus for this job is TIG welding.
• Knowledge of industry testing standards and codes, including ASME, AWS, and certifications to ANT-TC-1A for non-destructive testing.

Quality Technician education and training requirements

• Quality technicians typically attend a community college or technical school to learn inspection and quality techniques.  QA technicians are not required to attend school and can possess extensive experience and skills without a formal education. 
• Industry experience and background in the required skills is preferred over formal education. Preferred experience and certified training as follow:
  • AWS certified weld inspection
  • SNT-TC-1A Non-destructive testing (Liquid Penetrant Testing)
  • Liquid Oxygen Safety Training and Product Cleaning
  • ASNT – Helium Leak Detection
     
     
• This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality role associated with welding, fabrication and product testing 

Hyspan Precision Products, Inc and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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