Quality Assurance & Process Improvement Technician

The HEICO Companies, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

US Wire Group is seeking a Quality Control Technician to test and inspect products at various production stages and to compile and evaluate statistical data to ensure quality and reliability.

The role involves performing chemical and physical tests, identifying deviations, and advising corrective actions; requires two years of post-high school education or equivalent experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel. The position is on-site with standard manufacturing shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-high school education or one year of related experience.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general procedures, specifications, and technical procedures.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. (comfortable with public speaking)
• Must be at least intermediate skill level in Excel and proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background, drug/alcohol, and physical screenings.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and work with internal and external customers.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States of America.

Responsibilities

• Performs, records, and evaluates chemical and physical tests to control production processes or evaluate quality of in-process and finished goods.
• Recommends corrective measures and determines corrective actions to be taken.
• Reports deviations from quality levels and standard practice to supervisor and shift foreman.
• Provides technical assistance to department heads in project and experimental work.
• Identifies all rejected material and assists in its reclassification and disposition.
• Provides technical support for experimental and project work by recording and correlating operating data and results.
• Recommends improvements in process, standard practices and product evaluation.
• Performs process audits as determined by procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math concepts

Reading & interpreting

Report writing

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Post-high school education or related experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

US Wire Group is seeking a Quality Control Technician to test and inspect products at various production stages and to compile and evaluate statistical data to ensure quality and reliability.

The role involves performing chemical and physical tests, identifying deviations, and advising corrective actions; requires two years of post-high school education or equivalent experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel. The position is on-site with standard manufacturing shifts.