QA Technician - ACA | 1st Shift

AFL; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar

Professional development, training, &

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for major telecom customers. The QA Technician I ensures final product quality meets specifications and supports ISO 9001 procedures.

The role involves inspecting final products, recording test results, and interpreting engineering drawings. Strong attention to detail, good communication, and familiarity with Oracle and Excel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical associate degree or BS degree preferred; at least 2 years manufacturing quality control experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 standards is a plus.
• Competent with Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspection testing.
• Report results to manufacturing through proper tagging and other communication methods.
• Maintain quality records related to all testing.
• Perform data entry of test and inspection results in computer database.
• Read/interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing routing instructions; verify conformance.
• Issue and close out non-conformance notices related to product not meeting specification.
• Use various quality gauges to measure product standards.
• Adhere to environmental, health, and safety policies of AFL.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Technical associate degree or BS degree

Tools

QA gauges

Measurement instruments

Job description

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $4B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Job Summary

The QA Technician I will help ensure the overall quality of the manufactured product is in specification. The QC Technician will assist the Quality function in maintaining all procedures for ISO-9001 certification. This position is primarily responsible for inspection of final product for acceptance. This person must be accountable for accuracy with ensuring products meet drawing specifications and process routing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspection testing.
• Report results to manufacturing through proper tagging and other communication methods.
• Maintain quality records related to all testing.
• Perform data entry of test and inspection results in computer database. Accuracy of documentation on quality records.
• Read/interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing routing instructions. Measure and confirm product meets the defined specifications.
• Issue and close out non-conformance notices related to product not meeting specification.
• Use various quality gauges in measurement of product standards.
• Handling of return material authorizations.
• Adhere to and promote the environmental, health, and safety policies of AFL

Personal Qualities

• Organization – ability to set priorities
• Multitasking - strong organizational skills and multi-tasking is a must.
• Detail oriented – strong attention to detail, due diligence for routine inspection with multiple product lines and complex drawings.
• Skillset and experience to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Communication - Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain issues.

Working Conditions

• Experienced user of Oracle preferred.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong bias for action and problem-solving with a mindset towards quality and protecting the customer.

Business Requirements

• Job involves sitting, standing, walking, and lifting for periods of time throughout the day.

Minimum Education Preferred Degree or Type

• Technical associate degree or BS degree a plus, minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a position that requires an understanding of quality control. Experience in ISO 9001:2015 standards a plus.
• Competent user of Oracle preferred.

Disclaimer

This job description does not constitute a “contract” between the employee and the employer. The job description duties may change at the discretion of the employer and/or the employer may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.

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