Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Tool is a growing contract manufacturer of metal components for successful manufacturing companies. Our ISO certified precision metal fabrication capabilities include punching, welding, machining, and assembly. Our office and manufacturing facility is located in Brookings, South Dakota.

We are searching for a Quality Assurance Technician. The person will be responsible for performing inspection/ testing on quality of raw materials, in-process products, and or finished goods according to company standards, and customer specifications. Verify that Quality procedures are followed and maintain proper documentation. The ideal candidate will be looking for a solid company where he/she can establish long-term employment that will offer growth and opportunity.

Responsibilities:

· Verify that established quality and production processes are being followed to provide defect free components and help administer corrective action when it is found that the processes are not being followed.

· Complete first article inspection and documentation as instructed or needed.

· Know and follow ISO 9001 Quality Systems guidelines applicable to your area

· Analyze all procedures, raw material standards, inspection techniques, and inspection equipment for process improvements.

· Provide technical assistance and advice to all functional areas regarding quality system measurements and procedures.

· Maintain required work records

· Assist with administration of the calibration system. Making certain that all tools used by Quality Tool are calibrated.

· Log information on defects into DMR/CAR database.

· Conduct final inspection audit of completed components. The objective is not to perform detailed final inspection of components; it is to provide an audit of key dimensions/features to verify that the production processes are working.

· Other duties as assigned or as required meeting customer or business needs.

Desired Qualifications:

· High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.

· Trade school in relevant discipline to include 1 years of work experience, or 3 to 4 years equivalent in training, experience and knowledge.

· Continuing education in area of functional responsibility.

· Written and verbal communication skills in English.

· Able to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

· Ability to use squares, calipers, micrometers, indicators, precision blocks, height gages, CMM, Micro View, etc.

· Ability to maintain required work records and Quality System Documentation.

· Quality orientation and high attention to detail.

· Demonstrated competency with personal computer systems and software applications.

· Ability to maintain safe work environment.

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to perform problem root cause analysis and problem resolution.

· Knowledge concerning mechanical principle, forming practices, the properties of metals and the application of mathematics and dimensions to precision fabrication.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive wage commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• High mix, low volume (Large Variety)

Quality Tool, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23