Quality Technician

About the role

This position is necessary to provide accurate and timely movement of product through the facility. The ability to verify correct and legible marking on product, support quality with basic inspection, and ensure proper and timely shipments to our Customers is required.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Aid in maintaining systems that monitor the accuracy of all measurement and test equipment
• Aid in calibration as required for all company-owned equipment as well as personal tools
• Aid in the repair of gages as needed; if unable to do internally, send to an outside repair service and/or request a replacement
• Diagnose Smartscopes/CMM and Vici equipment
• In-process inspection as required
• Inspect vendor work with the Smartscope V.M.M.
• Inspect vendor supplied components / assemblies
• Aid suppliers in duplicating our inspection techniques and meeting our product specifications
• Laser inspection (First piece Laser certification)
• Utilize all gaging methods in the facility, including roundness checker, profilometer, and height stands
• Develop expertise in GD&T and other blueprint and dimensioning methods
• Train associates on laser inspection and assist in obtaining certification
• Aid in documenting any discrepancies as appropriate
• Control non-conforming material/parts by quarantining to prevent shipment
• Document certifications (i.e.: Certification, first article data, process capability study, etc.) prior to shipment
• Verify packaging matches specified requirements (where indicated) or is adequate if no specific requirements exist
• Verify customer purchase order requirements
• Sign completed shipment verification review form
• Comply with work rules including safety, health, quality system, and Viant Medical
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions
• Participate in Internal Quality Audits, following Internal Audit training
• When asked, serve as a member of Continuous Improvement teams

Qualifications

• Technical degree and 3 years’ equivalent experience in similar regulated field
• Medical Device experience strongly preferred
• Laser inspection experience preferred
• Experience with MS-Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point for word processing and documentation support
• Good teamwork and communication skills to facilitate training and group problem solving
• Must be able to complete multiple prioritized tasks with minimal direct supervision, while maintaining focus on preventative activities
• Complete all job-specific required training
• Understand/comply with the FDA’s Quality Systems Regulations (QSR) and ISO 13485:2003 standards
• ASQ certification as a CMI, CCT, or CQT is required within one year of being in the position

Benefits

• Earn up to an additional $100 monthly in Attendance Bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire
• Generous paid time off benefits and 10 paid Holidays
• 136 Hours PTO
• Paid lunch time
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan with company match