Quality Assurance Technician

The Specialty Manufacturing Company; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Specialty Manufacturing Co. seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to support in-process and final inspections on-site in Minnesota.

You will perform audits using gages and CMM/vision systems, ensure conformance to the Quality Management System, and assist lean improvement projects. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with preferred Associate degree in Quality Technician, plus strong communication, blueprint reading, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Quality Technician.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and basic quality systems.
• Blueprint reading proficiency.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.
• Preferred: CMM or Vision systems.
• Preferred: GD&T experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance with the Quality Management System.
• Inspect and audit products and services.
• Use measuring tools (micrometers/calipers, Keyence/Vertex/CMM) to gather data.
• Identify, segregate, and report defective materials.
• Maintain accurate written records.
• Prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on root causes and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

ISO 9001 understanding

Basic computer and math

Blueprint reading

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Regular attendance

GD&T experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree Quality Technician

Tools

CMM

Vision systems

Job description

The Quality Assurance Department ensures our products/services meet both external and internal requirements, including legal compliance and customer expectations. The Quality Assurance Technician supports the activities required to meet these expectations by performing in-process, final, first article and receiving inspections/audits using various measurement equipment instruments and techniques. A Additionally, the Quality Assurance Technician develops and maintains inspection methods, ensures that quality procedures and processes are being followed and assists in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensures product/service conformance with the Specialty Manufacturing Co. Quality Management Systems.
• Inspects and audits products and services.
• Uses manual measuring gages (micrometers/calipers), equipment (Keyence/Vertex/CMM), and instruments/techniques to gather measurements.
• Identify, segregate, and report defective or out-of-spec materials
• Maintain accurate written and accurate records
• Prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to find root causes and support lean or continuous improvement projects
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Education

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Associate degree Quality Technician

Skills and Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and other basic quality management system requirements.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Blueprint reading
• Self-starter, must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Preferred: CMM or Vision systems.
• Preferred: GD&T experience

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment including exposure to noise, heat, and machinery.
• Ability to lift 50lbs regularly throughout the workday
• Must be able to stand for up to two hours at a time.
• Work must be performed on site during normal Specialty Manufacturing Co. business hours.

Expected Compensation Range: Hourly, non-exempt- $20-$28

Specialty Manufacturing is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Specialty Mfg. provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Specialty Mfg. operates an onsite work environment where employees are expected to work in the office 5 days per week.