Quality Technician III

About the role

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a heritage dating back to 1900. We specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security. Our team tackles challenging issues in defense technology, including advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies, and payload delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering specifications, and third-party specifications to obtain product information such as specified material, surface finish, and dimensions.
• Performs testing and evaluation of material in the production process, and tests products for qualities such as dimensions and mechanical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures when required.
• Contributes to failure analysis and root cause investigation as needed.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
• Assists in the development and implementation of standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Applies proper metrology practices and gauge selection in the development of Quality Inspection Plans.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Capable in using all hand-held measuring devices (Calipers, Micrometer, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, and product information.
• Proficiency with writing reports and creating graphs and charts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Fully versed with ANSI Y-14.5 Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Capable of operating a CMM (FARO Arm).
• Good understanding of Quality Management Systems (AS-9100 preferred).
• Ability to communicate and/or present information to others.

Travel and Physical Requirements

• 10% travel requirement.
• Physical demands include frequent sitting, standing, talking, communicating, using hands/fingers, and reaching with arms.
• Ability to lift, bend, or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Robust medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage. Healthcare concierge to help navigate benefit selections. Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Insurance: Company-paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurance available.
• Wellness: On-site wellness clinic.
• Paid Benefits: Competitive compensation. 401k program with company match (75% up to 8% plus 1% employer contribution). Company-paid time off (vacation and sick). Paid parental leave. Adoption assistance. Fertility and family-building assistance.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Flexible work schedules available based on position:
    • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off.
    • 5/8s, 4/10s, 3/12s.
  • Lifestyle spending account.
  • Perks at work.
  • Generous employee referral program.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Voluntary benefits available: long-term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and more.