Quality Technician

Hexcel; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package including

401k with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Quarterly bonus potential

Profit sharing program

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Prepaid group legal plan

Job summary

Hexcel is hiring a Quality Technician (1st Shift) in Amesbury, MA. You will inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products and prepare documentation to verify conformance.

The role requires interpreting drawings, setting up measurement equipment, and producing accurate inspection reports per AS9102 and ARC quality standards. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 0–3 years in quality-related work.
• Must be able to interpret engineered drawings.
• Hands-on ability with measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.).
• Organized and detail oriented to ensure accuracy and completeness of work.
• Documentation-focused with thoroughness and accuracy.
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD clearance.
• Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use sampling plans to perform inspection of incoming, in-process and finished product and documentation.
• Determine measurement setup for equipment/fixtures to measure dimensions, angles, profiles.
• Complete inspection/test documentation and reports per ARC quality requirements.
• Perform FAI planning and FAI reports per AS9102; assist in source inspections.
• Interpret drawings, formulas, work orders, procedures and specs for inspection requirements.
• Clarify quality standards with management and engineering.
• Communicate status of quality activities across functions and prioritize work.
• Assist in root-cause analysis of nonconformities.
• Recommend modifications to improve quality within equipment capability.
• Record discrepancies and communicate with Product Engineers and Management.
• Prepare CoC and CoA documentation as required.

Skills

Interpret engineered drawings

Measuring equipment setup

Documentation / CoC & CoA

MS Office (Word, Excel)

AS9100 / ISO 9001 familiarity

DOD clearance

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Radius gauges

Optical measurement systems

Job description

As a part of Hexcel, we at ARC Technologies LLC are propelling the future of flight, energy generation, transportation, and recreation through excellence in advanced material solutions that create a better world. We proudly support our military through our product offerings. Whether you are a civilian, veteran, transitioning member, reservist, or military spouse, Hexcel is committed to supporting, including, and empowering you. Where Local Community meets Global Opportunity By joining our team, you will become part of a global community of peers dedicated to creating quality parts and materials. If you have integrity, accountability, a willingness to explore new ideas, and a desire to succeed, then ARC Technologies is the place for you.

Benefits

• competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and robust paid time off
• Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution
• Employee stock purchase program
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Prepaid group legal plan

Position

Hexcel is currently seeking a Quality Technician (1st Shift) for our Amesbury, MA location.

Responsibilities

• Use established sampling plans to perform inspection of incoming, in-process and finished product and documentation to verify conformity.
• Determine methodology and set up of measuring equipment / fixtures to properly measure dimensions, angles, profiles, configuration attributes and visual requirements.
• Complete inspection / test documentation / reports with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency in accordance with both customer contract and ARC’s quality requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspection planning and complete FAI Reports per the AS9102 Standard Help prepare product and documentation for source inspections as required.
• Interpret engineered drawings, formulas, production work orders, procedures, instructions and specifications to complete the applicable inspection and documentation requirements.
• Confer with management and engineering to clarify and determine quality standards and requirements.
• Work cross functionally to understand and communicate the status of quality related activities and help prioritize work.
• Work cross functionally to assist in problem solving and root cause analysis on nonconformities.
• Recommend and help implement modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Record and communicate discrepancies found in product quality and documentation to the Product Engineers, and Management where applicable.
• Prepare CoC and CoA documents in accordance requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 0-3 years of Quality related work experience.
• Must be able to interpret engineered drawings.
• Possess strong hands-on ability, competent in mechanical set-up and the use of various measuring devices/equipment; such as, calipers, micrometers, height gages, radius gages, and optical measurement systems.
• Organized and detail oriented to ensure accuracy and completeness of work.
• Affinity for documentation with a mindset for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Professional communication skills both written and verbal to address internal and external customer issues / requirements.
• Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision, while keeping management informed.
• Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness to ensure commitments are met.
• Previous experience in an ISO 9001 / AS9100 facility is a plus.
• Experienced with MS office tools (Word and Excel)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Clearance

Pay Range: $23.37-$27.63

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens.

Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as protected veteran, or any other protected class.