Quality Technician

About the Role

The Quality Technician plays a critical role within the Quality Department, supporting inspection, laboratory testing, documentation, and compliance activities. This position works closely with internal departments, external vendors, and management to ensure product quality meets customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. Location: Cleveland, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Assist the quality department in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality management system (AS9100).
• Read and interpret blueprints, factory routers, sketches, drawings, MSDS sheets, and safety-related information.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled calibrations on gages and measurement equipment to maintain measurement integrity.
• Calibrate instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, CMMs, and pressure gauges.
• Maintain calibration certifications, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and follow quality standards (ISO, ASTM, NADCAP).
• Responsible for all maintenance of the calibration system.
• Ensure PO requirements for all necessary flowdown requirements for calibration contracted services.
• Ensure all calibration records for contracted services are reported correctly and retained in the calibration system.
• Ensure on-time schedule adherence for all calibration devices.
• Coordinate with contracted service providers to ensure adequate P.O. coverage and scheduled calibrations are completed before the due date.
• Ensure all calibration records from the pyrometry system are complete and accurate.
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty measurement equipment, as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to address calibration-related issues.
• Maintain and update calibration records using electronic systems.
• Assist in maintaining the calibration database and support audits when required.
• Provide training to staff on proper calibration procedures and measurement techniques.
• Support site needs related to over-inspection, shipment write-up, and other Quality dock area functions.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) and run statistical reports.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate’s degree in a technical field preferred).
• At least six months of experience in calibration or a related technical role, preferably in manufacturing or production environments.
• At least six months of experience working with calibration standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ANSI, ASTM, NADCAP).
• At least six months of experience using precision maintenance tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, and other precision instruments.
• At least one year of previous experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to accept training for additional required certification testing.
• Attention to detail while performing multiple tasks in a production environment and problem-solving.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to follow documented procedures, work instructions, and customer-required records and to keep accurate records.
• Solid PC skills, including MS Excel and Word.
• Documentation skills.

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, and working in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to laboratory chemicals and shop conditions (grinding, polishing, etching).
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required to meet production and customer deadlines.

Benefits

Pursuit Aerospace offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and employee assistance programs.