Quality Assurance Technician

ASSA ABLOY Group; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays from day one

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan (3% company contribution)

Job summary

Amarr Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Lawrence, KS to support quality standards, inspect materials and products, and assist with audits. The role involves data entry, calibration checks, and working closely with production leadership to ensure quality metrics are met.

The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently in a high-volume environment, and experience with lab-testing equipment and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience in a facilitator, technician, coordinator, and/or lead role (or equivalent experience).
• Two years of experience implementing quality (i.e., checks and tests).
• Basic knowledge of company products and processes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with production leadership.
• Ability to operate laboratory-testing equipment.
• Experience in gage calibration desired, but not required.
• Experience using QMS software desired, but not required.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming material and completed products.
• Assist with quality audits and record results.
• Maintain calibration of measurement devices.
• Propose and implement process improvements within QA.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain records.
• Work with MS Office to document findings.

Skills

MS Office

Quality inspections

Read engineering drawings

Operate lab testing equipment

Calibration awareness

QMS software

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate

Tools

QMS software

Gage calibration

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge in Quality? Are you a stickler for detail and always thinking about the end result? Do you love problem solving, analyzing data, and creating stop gaps? Then the Quality Assurance Technician position in Lawrence, KS is for you! The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for supporting and implementing standards and procedures that which align with expectations of our customers. The technician interacts daily with multiple levels of management and production personnel, fully supporting the Quality Strategies. The technician must perform inspections on incoming material, completed products, assist with quality audits, be comfortable working with others, and work independently in a high- volume environment.

SHIFT: 6:00 am – 6:00 PM Sunday – Tuesday, every other Saturday 6:00am – 2:30pm. There is the potential of required overtime in this role.

THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES PERFORMED:

• High self-motivation – ability to work independently on multiple projects
• High attention to detail and organization – ability to execute with minimal supervision (occasional schedule flexibility may be necessary)
• Work on a PC with a high degree of accuracy – experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Follow, assist with, and maintain quality assurance standards and procedures
• Read and interpret simple engineering drawings to complete material and product inspections
• Prepare documents and processes to record results of inspections, and accurately maintains records
• Perform physical property tests (i.e., tensile, hardness)
• Complete quality checks and audits on the production floor
• Responsible for ensuring that all measurement devices are within calibration
• Propose and implement process improvements within the quality assurance department

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS):

• Manufacturing experience in a facilitator, technician, coordinator, and/or lead role (or equivalent experience)
• Two years of experience implementing quality (i.e., checks and tests)
• Basic knowledge of company products and processes
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with production leadership
• Ability to operate laboratory-testing equipment
• Experience in gage calibration desired, but not required
• Experience using QMS software desired, but not required
• High school graduate or equivalent

The Details:

• Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution) among others.

At Amarr, we welcome the unique perspectives that each individual brings to our team. We are passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and can truly be their authentic selves. We believe that our diversity fuels our creativity and innovation, helping us to excel and lead in our industry.

As one of North America’s leading garage door manufacturers, Amarr Company takes pride in fostering a culture where employees enjoy many opportunities for career growth, rapid advancement, and relocation to some of America’s most desired cities. Although Amarr Company is an international business, employees enjoy a family-oriented, caring culture and rewarding work environment. Amarr Company offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and a bonus program for every employee. At Amarr Company, the door is always open and there is no ceiling to your career growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Amarr is an E-Verify participant.