Quality Assurance Technician I

What You Get To Do

The Quality Assurance Technician I supports all quality-related activities of the Quality department to maintain quality assurance of all manufactured and purchased products to achieve product excellence, continuous process improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Challenge Yourself – The Specifics

• Conduct in-process inspections, verifying that all documents and builds meet assembly requirements utilizing Prints, BOMs, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Verifies correct product, labeling, markings, quantity, dimensional, visual, and documentation, and inputs data for historical reference using the product database, and reports issues to Quality leadership
• Compares the physical characteristics of products to technical specifications to identify defects
• Conducts tests on electrical function, reliability, and packaging quality; record results
• Reports non-conforming material issues to Quality and Production leadership so necessary adjustments, reworks, and dispositions can be put in place
• Interact and collaborate well with members of other departments, such as Production, Product Management, and Engineering, to improve quality methods and system processes which will result in a positive influence and impact on the overall quality of our products and services

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of relevant experience or equivalent experience and training are required
• Ability to safely use various metrology tools equipment including but not limited to, calipers, handheld photometer, and a multimeter for purposes of evaluating product conformance
• Ability to strategize, plan, organize, prioritize, and execute a variety of multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner: organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Work with low voltage electricity
• Knowledge of quality best practices that can be applied in the company's environment, preferred
• Knowledge of principles and practices of continuous improvement, ISO regulations a plus, preferred
• Knowledge of LED's, LED drivers, controls, basic lighting terminology, photometry, and applications, preferred
• Knowledge of test equipment including multimeters, calipers, and handheld photometers, preferred
• Operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and safety guidelines
• Effectively communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing in English

Pay and Schedule

• Full-time position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Pay range: $22.50 - $24.00/hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID by employer), available first of the month, following the date of hire
• Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Three Paid Flexible Holidays per year
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) - $200 annual employer contribution
• Career Development Plan Program
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount
• Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations
• On-site Snacks and Beverages
• Employee Referral Bonus Program