Technician Quality Assurance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspections following established work instructions.
• Use standard measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges) to verify part dimensions.
• Absorb and coordinate with outside calibration labs for calibration activities, including tool preparation.
• Maintain accurate and complete inspection and calibration records.
• Create and manage nonconformances from open to close, investigate, determine acceptance criteria, and disposition.
• Communicate findings clearly to production personnel and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain assigned work area, equipment, and documents in an organized and compliant state.
• Demonstrate teamwork by focusing on assigned responsibilities, collaborating respectfully with QA and production personnel.
• Participate in audits and adhere to company safety and environmental policies.
• Adhere to all attendance requirements based on the assigned shift from the supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 5+ years of QA experience or similar manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of multiple value streams within GF.
• Skilled with measurement equipment and ERP systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting complex drawings.
• Competent in Microsoft Suite.
• Experience with data reporting and analysis, and root cause tools (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone).
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrates sound judgment when accepting or rejecting product.
• Maintains focus on QA responsibilities, teamwork, and adherence to procedures when resolving quality issues.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 5+ years of QA experience or similar manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of multiple value streams within GF.
• Skilled with measurement equipment and ERP systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting complex drawings.
• Competent in Microsoft Suite.
• Experience with data reporting and analysis, and root cause tools (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone).
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrates sound judgment when accepting or rejecting product.
• Maintains focus on QA responsibilities, teamwork, and adherence to procedures when resolving quality issues.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat and cold in production areas.
• Necessary operate computer terminal for extended periods.
• Maintain a 40 hours work week and have ability to work longer hours as required.
• Must be able to view written and printed material for extended periods.
• Must be capable of working in the manufacturing environment using proper safety equipment.