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Quality Assurance Technician

SPECTRA-MAT INC
Watsonville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026

To assist the Quality engineering function as technical support in issues affecting manufacturing. To support and drive corrective action. To support and drive for continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of qualitative or quantitative tests on samples, and to aid in the maintenance and certification of test equipment and apparatus to ensure compliance.

* Create measurement programs for automated CMM machine. Designs multi-unit fixturing for CMM tool.
* Assures gauges are within the current calibration cycle. Maintains calibration system and records
* Collects and analyzes data using statistical analysis methods.
* Produces First Article Inspection reports for customers and reviews First article inspection reports from Suppliers.
* Assist Quality Engineers with follow up on the execution of Non-conformance and RMAs
* Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:  High school degree or GED certificate and 1 – 3 years experience or AA degree.
Experience with measurement equipment and microscope use.

* Use of some judgment and the making of minor decisions in carrying out instructions following prescribed routines, methods and procedures
* Requires the use of simple arithmetic(addition, multiplication, calculated averages) and ability to compile statistical reports and
* Basic knowledge of reading mechanical drawings, measuring and test equipment and
quality calibration processes.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: MATHEMATICAL/ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Commensurate with the requirements under education/training/experience, above.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EEOC:
Spectra-Mat is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family care status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Salary : $22 - $28

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