Quality Assurance Technician

• 2nd Shift: 2:00p-10:30p

Responsibilities:

• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement inspections and reviewing supplier inspection records. Rejects and returns unacceptable materials.
• Documents inspection results by completing check sheets, forms or inputting data into production software (Plex) and or the quality database.
• Inspect in-process production according to established process routings, inspection and control plans. Appraises specifications by conducting visual, measured and functional inspections. Communicates inspection results as required.
• Identify and quarantine all suspect or defective products. When appropriate, prepares re-work jobs of suspect material or product in production software.
• Assists in the return and resolution of suspect product reported by our customers.
• Write and follow through to closure non-conforming material reports of suspect product.
• Write and follow through to closure corrective action reports for internal and external resolution.
• Operate precision instruments and gages used for product assessment. Maintain, calibrate and repair instruments and gages and record them in the assigned gage calibration program.
• Maintain and update quality documents and records as required.
• Maintain safe work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with company and legal regulations.

Requirements: 

• Ability to read blueprints, technical documents, drawings and diagrams.
• General math skills—add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate ratios.
• Two years of experience in manufacturing required. Experience as a quality inspector or relevant role preferred.
• General knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies.
• Operate basic measurement and functional gages, such as micrometer, caliper, indicator, bore gage, optical comparator, surface tester, go/no-go gages.
• High School Degree or equivalent is required.
• Familiar with statistical studies such statistical process control and gage R & R is a plus.
• Working knowledge of MS Office. Emphasis of Excel and Access is a plus.
• Highly qualified candidates will have inspector/technician certification from ASQ
• Excellent communication skills with everyone involved in the process (managers, operators and leads).
• 20/20 vision (with or without corrective lenses), ability to tell colors apart, ability to see fine detail such as scratches, mis-shaped forms.
• Finger and hand dexterity. Must be able to reach and pick-up products and operate micrometers and gauges.
• Frequent reaching, bending.
• Standing, walking 80% of the time
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.