Quality Technician

Metal Craft Machine & Engineering; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Riverside is a precision machining company in Eau Claire, WI, seeking a Quality Technician for the Inspection department. The role focuses on ensuring materials and finished goods meet company and customer standards through incoming, in-process, and final inspections, including First Article Inspections.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED (an associate degree in Quality Assurance preferred) and 2–5 years QA experience; strong GD&T and measurement tool proficiency, and familiarity

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in Quality Assurance or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years quality assurance experience.
• Knowledge of standard inspection equipment and basic hand tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, AS 9100, FDA QSR, GMP; GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct receiving, in-process, final inspections, and first piece setup using measuring tools to verify dimensions.
• Perform visual examination per customer specs and workmanship standards.
• Prepare, maintain, and review inspection reports and FAI reports.
• Support internal/external audits and data collection for engineering review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including supply chain, manufacturing, and quality engineering.

Skills

GD&T

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Quality mindset

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Quality Assurance or related field

Tools

CMM

Vision equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Go-no-go gauges

Job description

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Quality Technician

Full Time Technical Riverside Machine & Engineering, Eau Claire, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1529

RIVERSIDE, located in Eau Claire, WI is a precision machining company, and our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries.

We are seeking a QUALITY TECHNICIANfor our INSPECTIONdepartment! An ideal candidate is an individual that is passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation.

Our Culture is best in class!

"Built right. Every time" is not just a slogan, we build things that make a difference in people’s lives and a career at RIVERSIDE is rewarding for far more reasons than you might imagine. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go.

The QUALITY TECHNICIAN will ensure materials and finished goods conform to all company and customer standards. Perform inspections on incoming materials and in-process and final product to ensure quality levels are met. Perform first piece set-up and First Article Inspections in accordance with established inspection plans.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

Conduct receiving, in-process, final inspections, and first piece set-up utilizing the appropriate measuring tools and equipment to verify dimensional and functional requirements.

Conduct visual examination of product in accordance with customer specifications and company workmanship standards.

Perform formal documented First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for internal and external customers.

Prepare, maintain, and review inspection reports.

Perform containment activities preventing potential or additional quality defects.

Assist in the development of in-process control charts for monitoring / improving performance.

Provide internal and external audit support as requested.

Support engineering functions with data collection, product review, etc. as requested.

Effectively communicate with cross-functional areas; supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, quality engineering, customer service, production planning.

Participate in lean activities as required.

Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED required; preferred associates degree in Quality Assurance or related manufacturing field.

Minimum 2-5 years' quality assurance experience required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Intermediate knowledge in use of standard inspection equipment and basic hand tools, such as: calipers, micrometers, steel rules, pin gages, go-no-go gages, CMM and Vision equipment.

Intermediate knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), engineering drawings and specifications, sampling techniques, and safety information.

Good Familiarity with ISO 13485, AS 9100, FDA Quality System Regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Intermediate problem solving and decision-making skills and the ability to think independently.

Ability to demonstrate a record of good performance in meeting high standards of quality, quantity and dependability (attendance and punctuality).

Good listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Ability to collaborate and work well with others.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Must be detail oriented to keep accurate records and files.

Show initiative in work by being a self-starter, suggesting new ideas for completing a job, giving input as to how to improve the efficiency of a job, and organizing work time in order to complete jobs in a timely matter.

CORE VALUES

Innovation - We work together

Quality - We do what's right

Monday - Thursday 3:15pm - 1:45am + overtime as needed

Hourly/Non-exempt

Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO and more)
Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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