Quality Assurance Technician

POSITION: Quality Assurance Inspector

A growing American company and major international manufacturer and supplier of military/defense and aerospace parts, components, equipment, and total systems since 1975 is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join its team in Boca Raton, FL.

The company specializes in locating and manufacturing hard-to-find and legacy parts and components for obsolete or discontinued equipment and systems supporting military applications on land, in the air, and at sea.

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Group Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan after one year of employment
• Vacation and Sick Leave after six months of employment

The company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical parts in a manufacturing environment.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials against engineering drawings, certificates of conformance, and testing certificates. Obtain the correct documentation when discrepancies are identified.
• Determine whether to accept or reject product lots, place holds or releases in the internal system, and document inspection results.
• Inspect in-process materials and document acceptance or rejection decisions.
• Verify supplier inputs and finished outputs prior to customer delivery.
• Inspect components for potential long-term storage damage, shelf-life concerns, rust, physical damage, or improper packaging.
• Review documentation to ensure products meet customer requirements.
• Serve as the Designated Supplier Quality Representative (DSQR).
• Present all First Article Inspections to the customer's Quality Assurance Representative (QAR).
• Stop production and notify the Quality Control Manager if any condition could result in a nonconformance.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Previous experience inspecting mechanical parts in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of manufacturing or quality experience in an ISO 9001/AS9100 environment.
• Strong math skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, linear scales, pin and thread gauges, optical comparators, microscopes, and CMM equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), material certifications, heat treatment documents, coating/finish certificates, and related documentation.
• Ability to establish document traceability using lot numbers, heat numbers, purchase orders, and related records.
• Ability to generate Inspection Reports and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) using AS9102 forms. Previous FAIR experience is preferred; training will be provided if needed.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical documentation, MIL standards, and industry standards to ensure products meet quality requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Shift:

• Day Shift (Required)