Quality Assurance Technician 1

Acumed; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumed LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician 1 to inspect semi-finished and finished materials and products to drawings and inspection plans. The role reviews, tests, documents, and dispositions goods, and participates in improvement initiatives within manufacturing cells.

The position supports accurate data entry and collaborative quality work across teams. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing experience, and the ability

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months–1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read/understand work instructions and specs.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect, and measure products to ensure conformance with specs.
• Complete documentation and data recording accurately.
• Inspect and disposition incoming finished goods inventory.
• Enter information into the manufacturing data system.
• Create NCMRs/QNs for out-of-spec materials and products.
• Disposition products following MRB meetings.
• Set inspection priorities and track receiving inspections.
• Suggest improvements to inspection processes.
• Participate in Manufacturing Cell teams as QA representative.
• Complete required trainings and participate in special projects.

Skills

Reading English

Precision measurement

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Team contribution

Math/analytical

Organization

Self-motivation

MS Office

Manufacturing data system

Machining processes

Product knowledge

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Acumed LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Job Scope

The Quality Assurance Technician 1 (QAT) inspects semi-finished/finished materials and products, purchased, or manufactured, to the required drawing or print specification, inspection plan or another controlling document.

Day Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00AM - 3:30PM

Responsibilities

• Tests, inspects, or measures products, materials, and/or processes to evaluate conformance with specifications.
• Completes required documentation and other quality or manufacturing data with accuracy and completeness.
• Inspect, process and disposition incoming finished goods inventory.
• Accurately enters information into manufacturing data gathering system.
• Creates Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs)/Quality Notifications (QNs) for products or materials out of specification, discarded.
• Dispositions product/materials following Material Review Board meetings.
• Determines inspection priorities, monitors cell throughput, and tracks the status of receiving inspections by using and following established methods (Hot List, FIFO).
• Makes recommendations to improve the efficiency and accuracy of inspection processes to Quality Technicians.
• Actively participates in Manufacturing Cell teams as a Quality representative by addressing quality-related issues per documented processes.
• Completes on-time training required as needed.
• Assigned to special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 6 months – 1 year of applicable manufacturing experience required, prior inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to read work instructions, specifications and procedures and complete all paperwork.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, gage pins, optical comparators, and other inspection equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of final acceptance activities.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications related to manufactured products.
• Knowledge and ability to use standard problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team contributor.
• Good mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Good organizational skills – Maintain an organized, neat, and clean work environment.
• High level of self-motivation. Able and willing to seek out opportunities, and to ask questions as needed.
• Proficiency with MS Office required (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to use manufacturing data gathering system to determine product status and location.
• General knowledge of machining processes.
• General knowledge/understanding of company products and their applications.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.