QA Technician

Parker Hannifin; Airway Heights (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Parker Aerospace, Exotic Metals Forming Division, in Airway Heights, WA, is seeking an entry-level Quality Technician 1 to support inspection planning and quality processes. The role involves preparing inspection instructions and coordinating with Quality Engineering to ensure designs meet requirements.

The position emphasizes GD&T understanding, reading drawings, and using inspection tools and software to drive quality. Training under engineering and supervision is provided.

Qualifications

• Entry level technician working under supervision from Quality Engineering.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and GD&T.
• Familiarity with inspection software and office tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify inspection instructions as needed.
• Serve as liaison between Inspection and Quality Engineering.
• Support Quality Clinic activities and processing.
• Analyze customer and internal quality documents and present to Quality Engineering for approval.
• Read and understand drawings, including GD&T basics.
• Utilize TipQA, Adobe Suite, MS Office, Infor XA and Discus.
• Be task oriented and proactive in QA support.
• Follow guidance from Quality Engineering or Supervisor.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T knowledge

Analytical thinking

Tools

TipQA

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Infor XA

Discus

Job description

Responsibilities

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

Quality Technician 1

Entry level Technician working under the direction of Quality Engineering to implement quality planning for manufactured and purchased products.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing and recommending modifications to inspection instructions.
• Liaison between Inspection and Quality Engineering.
• Support Quality Clinic activities and processing.
• Analyze customer and internal quality documents, including manufacturing planning, specifications, procedures, and purchase orders and present to Quality Engineering for approval.
• Read and understand drawings, including basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Work effectively using software including TipQA, Adobe Suite, MS Office, Infor XA and Discus.
• Task oriented.
• Requires basic guidance and direction from Quality Engineering or Supervisor.
• Possess proactive, positive attitude and represent Quality Assurance as a resource to the department and company.
• Typically a successful QA Inspector 2, or possessing relevant outside experience or technical degree.

Working Conditions

Use of protective equipment such as safety glasses as required to prevent injuries.

Physical Requirements

Performs physical activities that may require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing and handling of material.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $23.5/hr to $37.1/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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