Quality Operator - 1st Shift

Biomerics; Monroe (CT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

401k

Job summary

Biomerics in Monroe, CT is seeking a Quality Operator for a full-time 6:30am-2:30pm shift. You will read blueprints, inspect parts, and ensure products meet specifications for medical components.

The role requires 3+ years of quality inspection experience, proficiency with microscopes and precision measuring tools (CMMs, video systems, height gauges, comparators). Strong GD&T knowledge, math skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Operator or Inspector in a machining or high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with microscopes for visual inspection.
• Proficiency with a wide range of measuring instruments; experience with CMMs, video measurement systems, comparators, height gauges.
• Must have GD&T knowledge.
• Strong math, analytical ability, and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands blueprints and specifications.
• Approves incoming, in-process, and finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, communicating required adjustments to production supervisors, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work.
• May function as a point of contact to confer about issues as appropriate.
• Uses microscope at 10-30X magnification to ensure high-quality products with no visual defects.
• Utilizes measuring instruments such as video measurement systems, comparators, height gauges, microscopes, CMMs, and handheld gauges and tools.
• Discusses inspection results with those responsible for products.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing rework and waste; inputting data into a quality database.
• Support the established QMS/QA processes and as needed working with internal resources to recommend a change to maintain high-quality processes.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

Skills

Quality inspection

Microscope use

CMM experience

GD&T knowledge

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Process improvement

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Education

Post-secondary vocational program

Light industrial trades background

Tools

Video measurement systems

Optical comparators

Height gauges

CMM

Microscopes

Job description

Description

Job Title: Quality Operator

Location: Monroe, CT

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: 6:30am - 2:30pm, M-F

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Biomerics provides contract manufacturing, laser processing, and finishing services to a wide range of industries with a strong commitment to customer service. Biomerics specializes in the most challenging machined and micromachined components, including those used in interventional and medical robotics applications. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive, positive work environment with opportunities for challenge and growth.

Biomerics offers Swiss machining with integrated laser cutting on precision medical tubing. Laser/Swiss machining enables features to be machined, and laser cut in the same process. Our core competency lies in smaller medical components, produced with high accuracy and repeatability. Traditional Swiss screw machining capability is also available for rapid prototyping and production.

In addition, Biomerics utilizes five axis milling machines capable of producing complex finished components, while holding extremely tight tolerances.

Job Description: We are always looking for talented Quality Operators to assist in advancing our quality objectives to produce parts to customer specifications every time and on time and to continually improve the effectiveness of our quality management system. The successful applicant will be an excellent team player, possess exceptional analytical skills, and the drive to continually learn and grow with the company.

Representative Responsibilities:

• Reads and understand blueprints and specifications
• Approves incoming, in-process, and finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, communicating required adjustments to production supervisors, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work.
• May function as a point of contact to confer about issues as appropriate.
• Utilizes microscope at 10-30X magnification to ensure high-quality products with no visual defects
• Utilizes measuring instruments such as video measurement systems, comparators, height gages, microscopes, CMM's, and handheld gauges and tools.
• Discusses inspection results with those responsible for products.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing rework and waste; inputting data into a quality database.
• Support the established QMS/QA processes and as needed working with internal resources to recommend a change to maintain high-quality processes.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

Requirements

Desired Skills, Talents, and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Operator or Inspector in a machining or high-tech manufacturing environment preferred.
• Educational background in light industrial trades and/or in a post-secondary vocational program is a plus.
• Proficiency utilizing microscopes for visual inspection is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency utilizing a wide range of measuring instruments; experience with CMM's, video measurement systems, comparators, height gages strongly preferred.
• Must have GD&T knowledge
• Demonstrated research and documentation skills.
• Strong math skills
• Analytical ability
• Detail orientation
• Background in promoting process improvement
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interface with customers to troubleshoot issues and offer exceptional service
• Background in safety promotion and management

"Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Protected Veteran, Individual with Disabilities are encouraged to apply."

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, 401k