Quality Technician -1st Shift

About the Role

Sanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. The Newark, California facility specializes in precision machining and metal fabrication, offering comprehensive engineering and test capabilities for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology, and oil & gas markets. This role is for a detail-oriented and dedicated Quality Technician on the first shift in Newark, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to determine the quality of metal components and electromechanical assemblies, both visually and dimensionally, based on internal and customer-supplied workmanship standards and drawing specifications.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using tools such as CMM, calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and thread gauges.
• Inspect areas including clean rooms, final assembly, machining, sheet metal fabrication, paint, and weld.
• Perform receiving inspection on incoming purchased components and raw materials.
• Determine and assist in developing methods and procedures for quality inspection and control.
• Apply final labels or markings to demonstrate product acceptance.
• Document and communicate non-conformances identified during inspection activities.
• Perform calibration audits and support internal calibration activities.
• Complete daily reports of inspection activities.
• Use visual acuity and manual dexterity; ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or college courses.
• Minimum of 5 years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with paint and weld inspection required.
• Experience as a CMM operator is a plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T drawings consistent with the latest ASME standards.
• Experience reading and interpreting Bill of Materials (BOM), workmanship standards, and customer engineering specifications.
• Competency with inspection equipment such as CMM, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and pin gauges.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and data analysis.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility regarding overtime availability and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident (ITAR facility requirement).