Quality Technician

Key Job Responsibilities

• Performs basic and routine receiving, in-process, and final product inspections and testing.
• Determines and uses appropriate measuring tools and equipment to verify dimensional and functional requirements.
• Participates in problem solving activities for both product and manufacturing processes.
• Performs basic process and product monitoring for quality.
• Performs containment activities preventing potential or additional quality defects.
• Affords assistance with product reviews and analysis to determine root cause and/or disposition; supports processing non-conformances (NC) to closure.
• Supports FAI as directed, and reports results.
• Effectively communicates with appropriate areas as needed (supply, manufacturing, engineering, quality, customer service, production planning, logistics, etc.).
• Provides process audit support in designated areas.
• Affords assistance in basic calibration of inspection, test, and measurement equipment.

Qualifications And Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Bachelor's in technical field preferred.
• Ideal 1+ years experience working in quality preferred.
• Ideal 1+ years experience using measurement tools and techniques preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use common measuring equipment (e.g., Calipers, micrometer, paint mil gauges, go / no-go gages, etc.).
• Ability to understand and use work instructions and procedures, and complete forms.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• To quickly learn and operate a wide variety of test and measurement equipment.
• Skill in attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to apply basic math and geometry.
• Skill in using personal computers including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to operate hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems preferred.