Quality Assurance Technician

Combined Systems, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-Day Weekends

Climate-controlled facility

40 hours PTO from day 1

Low-cost health insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Combined Systems, Inc. (CSI) is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. You will maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment, assist in setup and troubleshooting of test equipment, and conduct product testing.

Daily QA documentation, review of x-rays (training provided), and ensuring finished products meet company and customer standards are core duties. The role may require overtime on short notice, and candidates must pass pre-employment drug screening and ATF

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and ATF background check.
• Experience with QA in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment.
• Assist in setup and troubleshooting of test equipment and test programs.
• Conduct product testing, including in presence of officials where required.
• Review and approve finished products to meet standards.
• Identify and help resolve production and quality issues.
• Generate daily QA documentation.
• Work overtime with little or no advance notice.

Skills

Test equipment setup

Troubleshooting

Product testing

QA documentation

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Metrology tools

X-ray review tools

Job description

About the Company

Founded in 1981, Combined Systems, Inc. (CSI) is the recognized leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of security products for global defense and law enforcement markets. CSI is the premier supplier of less-lethal munitions and launching systems, serving riot control, police tactical teams, corrections officers, and military units worldwide. Our blue-chip customer base includes the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and a majority of U.S. law enforcement agencies, as well as foreign military and security forces.

Quality Assurance Technician

CSI is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills to join our Quality Assurance team. All candidates must successfully pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms background check and are subject to pre-employment and random drug screenings.

Why Choose Combined Systems, Inc. (CSI)?

• 3-Day Weekends: Work 10-hour shifts, Monday – Thursday. Fridays are for optional overtime.
• Work in Comfort: Clean, seated assembly in a fully climate-controlled facility.
• Double Your Vacation: Earn 40 hours of PTO starting Day 1 (usable on day 91), plus 8 extra hours every quarter for perfect attendance (up to 72 hours total!).
• Low-Cost Health: Standard medical is just $18/week (Buy-up HRA option available at $49/week). Add dental/vision to either.
• Retirement & Extras: 401(k) with a 3% match after 6 months, plus paid holidays.
• Stability: Global defense and U.S. Military supplier operating proudly since 1981.

What you Will do & Who We Are Looking For

• - Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment
• - Assist in the setup and troubleshooting of test equipment and test programs
• - Conduct product testing, including in the presence of domestic and foreign officials
• - Review and approve x-rays (training provided)
• - Ensure finished products consistently meet company and customer standards
• - Identify and help resolve critical production and quality issues
• - Perform mechanical tasks as needed
• - Uphold a high standard of product excellence
• - Work overtime with little or no advance notice
• - Support production operations and adapt to changing priorities
• - Manage multiple tasks effectively
• - Test products and generate daily QA documentation

Strict Employment Requirements

Because we manufacture high-quality defense and law enforcement security products, all hires must meet these federal and safety standards:

• Pass a pre-employment drug screening & continuous random drug testing.
• Pass a federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (ATF) criminal background check.

Preferred Experience but Not Required

• - Experience with statistical data collection tools
• - Calibration management knowledge
• - Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• - Proficiency with basic metrology tools
• - Strong communication and listening skills
• - Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• - Sitting: 5%
• - Walking: 75%
• - Standing: 20%
• - Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• - Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb