Quality Technician

Hypertherm Associates; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 68,541,000 - 114,301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing bonus

Health premium reductions

No layoffs

Employee stock ownership

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates is seeking an experienced Quality Technician for the OMAX Waterjet team in Kent, WA. The role focuses on inspections, gauge calibration, audits, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will apply quality tools and collaborate with internal customers while progressing in a mentorship-driven environment. Onsite schedule is Monday–Friday, with competitive pay and a strong benefits program designed for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Holds a high school diploma or GED and is eligible to work in the US.
• Demonstrates competence in quality procedures, measurement systems, and print reading.
• Willingness to pursue ASQ quality certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform measurement, inspection, gauge tracking, calibrations, audits, and troubleshooting.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers to relay quality information.
• Apply basic quality tools (5 Why, Pareto, Check Sheets) in daily tasks.
• Use mathematics, metrology, calibration, and quality principles in inspections.
• Support others with gauge/instrument use, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Participate in lean events and continuous improvement activities such as kaizen and 3P.
• Follow control of non-conforming material processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Measurement & metrology

Computer skills (MS Office)

Team player

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

HS diploma or GED

ASQ quality certifications (pursuing)

Tools

CMM/PC-DMIS

GageTrak

Minitab

SolidWorks

Job description

Now Hiring!

Quality Technician - OMAX Waterjet

Location: OMAX, 21409 72nd Ave S, Kent, WA

Are you looking to start a career or make a career shift? Looking for a reliable, stable job where you can contribute to a team, learn, and grow? We are currently recruiting an experienced Quality Technician to join our team at OMAX in Kent, Washington!

At Hypertherm Associates, we strive to maintain a clean, safe, supportive, state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. We provide individuals with prior experience in the military, food service, retail, healthcare, seasonal employment, education, etc., or those looking to return to work with a new career path. You can also contribute to our 100% Associate-owned company by participating in process improvement initiatives to reduce environmental impacts, enhance quality, reduce cost, and increase our shared profits.

A career at Hypertherm Associates comes with great pay and benefits!

• Competitive Compensation: Base hourly pay PLUS an Annual Profit-Sharing with a target of 20% BONUS

• Reduced Medical premiums – starting on Day 1

• No layoff philosophy – We have an over 50-year history of no layoffs

• Employee Stock Ownership in our 100% Associate-owned company. Only Associates are the stockholders of Hypertherm Associates. We work together towards our future shared success

• A starting annual accrual of 3 weeks of Earned Time, 24 hours of Sick Time, 10 paid company holidays, and 40 hours of Community Service Time

• Developmental opportunities and college tuition program assistance

Our Waterjet team at OMAX is looking for an experienced Quality Technician to perform inspections, audits, gauge use/calibration, and troubleshooting activities. To be successful in this role you should work well in a fast-paced environment, have the ability to quickly learn/adapt and possess good written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform activities such as measurement, inspection, gauge tracking, calibrations, audits, and troubleshooting
• Communicate effectively to internal customers
• Understand and apply basic quality tools (5Why, Pareto Analysis, Check Sheets, etc.)
• Perform tasks using basic skills in mathematics, metrology, calibration, and quality
• Provide support to other Associates in gauge/instrument use, troubleshooting, and repair
• Be an active part of continuous improvement activities such as kaizen, 3P, and other lean events
• Perform tasks following the control of non-conforming material process

Who You Are and What You Bring:

• 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated competence in the use of quality procedures, measurement systems, and print reading
• Accurate and well-organized work, good documentation, attention to detail, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfortable using computers, including Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively when relaying technical information
• Desire and drive to obtain ASQ quality certifications
• Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team environment

Experience That Sets You Apart:

• CMM/PCDMIS programming/troubleshooting experience is heavily preferred
• CQT or CQI Certification
• Proficiency with interpreting standards (Y14.5M)
• Ability to train and mentor others
• Gagetrak
• Minitab
• Solidworks
• 6-sigma/Lean certifications

Location: Onsite

Travel: None

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7a-3p (roughly - hours flex based on business need)

Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.

$23.92-$39.89 Hourly

This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.

Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.