Quality Assurance Technician

Description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This position reports directly to the Director of Quality. As a hands-on Quality Technician, you will be responsible for executing general inspection functions, both visual and dimensional, including correctly and properly using measuring devices and test equipment to record and report daily/weekly results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Inspect in-process or finished production assemblies and sub-assemblies for conformance to quality standards and customer specification requirements

· Inspect and test incoming parts and product using check sheets and work instructions.

· Have extensive knowledge and use of handhelds inspection equipment to measure product dimensions and product acceptance. The use and knowledge of CMM is a plus.

· Able to perform first piece inspection, first article inspection and the necessary paperwork associated with these inspections

· Read and interpret engineering level mechanical drawings

· Determine acceptance or rejection of materials and products presented for inspection

· Document inspection results and maintain written reports and records within the quality database

· Assist Quality team members, Production staff and/or Management with failure analysis and nonconforming material data

· Issue and post Quality Alerts to address nonconformance issues where applicable 

· Participate in team member training

· Accomplish inspection related tasks as directed by the Director of Quality and/or Management Team

· Assist in ISO 9001 assessment (audit) activities to help maintain company registration certification

· Sustain a safe and clean working environment

· Support Production, Engineering, and other internal departments to further the interests of the company

Requirements

· Previous experience in Quality Assurance Inspection and/or Production Engineering environment 

· Basic knowledge and understanding of SPC (statistical process control) and its applications

· Good practical use of measuring equipment and measuring techniques

· Capable of making independent decisions, while being appreciative of Department managers and existing protocols

· Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize workload 

· Strong verbal and written skills

· Excellent team working and adaptability

· Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

· Attention to detail

· Flexible and trustworthy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Position requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and/or lifting up to 30 pounds 20% of the time.

· Strong aptitude traits – critical thinking skills

· Ability to use standard office equipment in a manufacturing and engineering environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position has no direct reports

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Assembly production environment

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Full time, Monday through Friday 6:30am-3:00pm

TRAVEL: No travel is expected in this position.

OTHER DUTIES: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $18 - $22