Quality Assurance Technician I

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process inspections, verifying that all documents and builds meet assembly requirements utilizing Prints, BOMs, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Verify correct product, labeling, markings, quantity, dimensional, visual, and documentation, and input data for historical reference using the product database, and report issues to Quality leadership
• Compare the physical characteristics of products to technical specifications to identify defects
• Conduct tests on electrical function, reliability, and packaging quality; record results
• Report 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of relevant experience or equivalent experience and training
• 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

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality best practices that can be applied in the company’s environment
• Knowledge of principles and practices of continuous improvement, ISO regulations
• Knowledge of LED’s, LED drivers, controls, basic lighting terminology, photometry, and applications
• Knowledge of test equipment including multimeters, calipers, and handheld photometers
• 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

$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