Quality Assurance Technician

Socket.dev; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

BrassCraft Manufacturing seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to calibrate, maintain, and program CMMs, ensuring precise measurements for manufacturing processes. This role inspects parts, validates specifications, and helps manage non-conforming materials.

You will train inspectors, read blueprints, and uphold ISO 9001 quality procedures while maintaining accurate records and safely operating lab equipment in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality experience in Machine Manufacturing.
• 2+ years in CMM Operation and dimensional programming.
• 2+ years calibrating inspection gauges.
• Proficient in calibrating and maintaining measuring instruments and equipment.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and process control plan writing.
• Effective in receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and understanding.
• Proficient with various measuring tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, SOPs, inspection reports, and AQL sampling plans.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, tool calibrations, and process control implementation using appropriate tools and equipment; effectively communicate or elevate results.
• Calibrate and maintain all measuring instruments and equipment.
• Inspect quality-related data on incoming materials, parts, sub-assemblies, and products using required inspection tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges, thread and plug gauges).
• Utilize Quality Assurance systems and equipment to access, print, and use documents such as drawings, procedures, and standards.
• Apply Quality Assurance inspection practices and procedures to determine product quality before release or acceptance.
• Identify non-conforming materials using blueprints and dimension/quality methodologies; communicate details effectively through documentation.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections, tests, and calibrations.
• Set up and program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) as needed.
• Conduct receiving inspections and calibrate tools and machines across the plant.
• Provide training and support to other team members on quality standards and procedures.
• Ensure all quality assurance activities comply with safety regulations and standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality processes and systems.

Skills

CMM operation

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Measuring instruments

ISO 9001

Training others

Data documentation

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Plug gauges

Lab equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the calibration, maintenance, and operation of CMMs to ensure the accuracy and precision of measurements for manufacturing processes. This role involves inspecting, measuring, and validating parts and components to meet quality standards and specifications. This role is responsible for making decisions on allowable variations and managing the disposition of materials rejected by primary manufacturing through management. This role will assist and train inspectors in Quality Assurance procedures, blueprint reading, and related measuring instruments. The technician will perform product liability tests, follow up on new designs and raw products, and maintain accurate records of testing procedures. Additionally, the technician will safely operate and set up specialized Quality Lab inspection equipment to meet quality and production requirements.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform inspections, testing, tool calibrations, and process control implementation using appropriate tools and equipment; effectively communicate or elevate results.
• Calibrate and maintain all measuring instruments and equipment.
• Inspect quality-related data on incoming materials, parts, sub-assemblies, and products using required inspection tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges, thread and plug gauges).
• Utilize Quality Assurance systems and equipment to access, print, and use documents such as drawings, procedures, and standards.
• Apply Quality Assurance inspection practices and procedures to determine product quality before release or acceptance.
• Identify non-conforming materials using blueprints and dimension/quality methodologies; communicate details effectively through documentation.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections, tests, and calibrations.
• Set up and program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) as needed.
• Conduct receiving inspections and calibrate tools and machines across the plant.
• Provide training and support to other team members on quality standards and procedures.
• Ensure all quality assurance activities comply with safety regulations and standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality processes and systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of quality experience in Machine Manufacturing.
• 2+ years in CMM Operation and dimensional programming.
• 2+ years calibrating inspection gauges.
• Proficient in calibrating and maintaining measuring instruments and equipment.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and process control plan writing.
• Effective in receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and understanding.
• Proficient with various measuring tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, SOPs, inspection reports, and AQL sampling plans.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance processes and documentation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Quality and Manufacturing experience in aerospace
• ISO 9001 experience
• Technical experience and knowledge base to understand Process Control Plans and Quality language.
• Bilingual in Spanish

COMPETENCIES:

• Good decision-making skills to effectively determine product quality before release or acceptance.
• Ability to transfer, share, and relay information and statuses across shifts.
• Initiative to drive development in the Quality Department, team personnel, and facility.
• Proficient in basic computer tasks, including data entry and Microsoft Excel.
• Effective time management abilities.
• Adherence to company safety standards and federal regulations.
• Collaborative team player across departments.
• Consistently maintain a clean and organized work area (knowledge of 5S is a plus).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to easily grasp products and other materials.
• Able to work in a fast pace and high product volume.
• Able to stand up to 8hrs on and walk on cement floor.
• Continuous visual attention required.
• Occasionally required to sit, balance, and bend.

Pay Range: $26 - 32/hr.

ABOUT US

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, and plumbing service and repair parts for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, BrassCraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers, and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. BrassCraft has set the plumbing standard for 70 years, with industry-leading brands including BrassCraft® and Plumbshop®.

BrassCraft (the \"Company\") is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

BrassCraft is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

Company: BrassCraft Manufacturing

Shift 1 (United States of America)Full time

Brasscraft (the \"Company\") is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Brasscraft is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish

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