Quality Control Technician - I

TestEquity LLC; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

TestEquity LLC in Corona, CA is seeking a Quality Control Technician I to perform real-time quality reviews of purchased and manufactured products in accordance with our Quality System guidelines. You will conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections, document results with GDP, and escalate non-conformances.

The role requires basic measuring tools, strong attention to detail, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Quality related field, manufacturing, regulated industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to operate basic measuring tools such as calipers or micrometers is required.
• Knowledge of quality test methods and use of related lab equipment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of general accident prevention practices.
• Basic Math skills is required.
• Resourceful, analytical, organized, and inquisitive.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Office Software - Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and quality and safety conscious.
• High level of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Performs incoming, first articles, in-process, final inspection, and re-work quality checks using inspection tools.
• Determines product acceptance status after inspection.
• Identifies and escalates non-conformances observed during inspection.
• Follows GDP during document review and inspection.
• Complies with company policy and guidelines.
• Ensures process compliance as needed/required.
• Reviews and approves production batch records (Device History records).
• Releases work in process to finished goods inventory and flags errors to supervisors.
• Inspects products to specification or processes.
• Segregates non-conforming product and seeks guidance on reporting it.
• Quarantines non-conforming materials and reports on the quarantined items.
• Performs QC testing as needed.
• Demonstrates competence with testing methods chosen for tasks.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment per standards.
• Reports quality problems to management.
• Populates databases for data collection and analysis.
• Directly/indirectly responsible for product quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal comms

Quality standards

Problem solving

Teamwork

Microsoft Excel

GDP knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Urgency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Quality-related field/manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Description

Summary/Purpose of the Position:

The Quality Control Technician I is responsible for performing quality control reviews of purchased and/or manufactured products and records. This activity is executed in real-time and in accordance with the Quality System guidelines.

Essential Duties, Functions and/or Responsibilities:

• Performs incoming, first articles, in-process, final inspection, and re-work quality checks, using a wide variety of inspection tools.
• Determine product acceptance status after inspection.
• Identifies and escalates non-conformances observed during inspection.
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) during document review and inspection.
• Performs all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines.
• Ensures process compliance, as needed/required.
• Reviews and approves production batch records (i.e., Device History records).
• Releases work in process to finished goods inventory. Flags inconsistent or incorrect records and report errors to supervisors or the management team.
• Inspects products to specification or processes.
• Segregates non-confirming product and seeks guidance on reporting the non-conformance.
• Physically quarantines non-conforming products and seeks guidance on reporting the quarantined materials.
• Performs QC testing as needed.
• Exhibits competence with testing methods selected for assigned tasks.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Reports Quality problems or concerns to direct reports or the quality manager.
• Populates databases for collection and analysis.
• Directly and indirectly responsible for product quality
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Quality related field, manufacturing, regulated industry experience is preferred
• Ability to operate basic measuring tools such as calipers or micrometers is required
• Knowledge of quality test methods and use of related lab equipment is preferred
• Working knowledge of general accident prevention practices
• Basic Math skills is required
• Resourceful, analytical, organized, and inquisitive
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Office Software - Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail and quality and safety conscious
• High level of urgency

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. when necessary.

This position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; TestEquity does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

TestEquity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.