Quality Technician- 1st Shift

Summary

Support the Quality Department in all areas as listed in essential job functions, working under the direction of the Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Identify and record present or potential conditions that could detrimentally affect product, process, or the quality system; initiate corrective or preventive actions and verify their effectiveness, including stopping further processing if necessary.
• Coordinate interdepartmental efforts required to comply with quality assurance requirements.
• Coordinate site training, identify quality training needs, and ensure training is provided.
• Administer Document Control activities and comply with change management procedures.
• Communicate the status of the quality management system to all organizational levels.
• Assist in general quality activities such as control of quality records, monitoring quality objectives, implementing and maintaining the Business Management System (BMS), conducting process reviews and audits (on‑site and internal), supporting the operating system, and other quality‑related administrative duties.
• Practice and promote safety and good housekeeping in accordance with the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Report to work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co‑workers, adhere to rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.
• Perform other tasks as designated by the position.
• Care for and protect customer inventory, performing duties safely to prevent loss or damage.

Qualifications

• ITAR compliance: must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident Card holder.
• Education: high school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of experience in Quality Assurance.
• Minimum one year of experience in document control and training coordination.
• Strong English reading, writing, and communication skills for interfacing with management and customers.
• Ability to write general procedures for heat treatment of specific alloys according to customer needs.
• Ability to make written recommendations for improving the Quality System and procedures.
• Familiarity with commercial, aircraft, aerospace specifications, ASME, and military specification codes as required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints and specifications; detail‑oriented to meet deadlines.
• Manufacturing or distribution background.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Work in sitting and standing positions for extended periods in an office/industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity for data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform job functions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lb.
• Potential exposure to heat, fumes, noise, humidity, and similar conditions.
• Cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, and files.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

Pay

The hourly pay range is $26.00 – $30.00 per hour. This non‑exempt position is eligible for overtime pay and may receive shift differential where applicable.

Benefits

• Employee and family medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Benefits eligibility begins on day 61 of employment.
• $1,500 sign‑on retention bonus.