Quality Technician

Nammo Defense Systems Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Thu 10-hour days

Fridays off

Generous PTO & Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(K)

Employee Assistance Programs

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Nammo Defense Systems Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Quality Technician responsible for in-process and final inspections of manufactured assemblies to verify conformance to blueprints and specifications.

You will use gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other tools; prepare inspection documentation; and support the Quality Engineering team to resolve issues. Must read and write English and obtain inspection certifications.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with 2–5 years of inspection experience.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to operate and document using computerized systems.
• Experience inputting and retrieving data via computers.
• Must be able to obtain BATF approval for explosive operations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and manuals to determine inspection procedures.
• Measure dimensions with gauges, calipers, micrometers, and comparators.
• Perform First Article inspections as required.
• Maintain inspection documentation and non-conforming material records.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to solve problems.
• Adhere to quality procedures and policies.
• Read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Work with team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

As a Quality Technician, you will be performing in-process and final inspection on manufactured assemblies to ensure compliance to blueprints and specifications as required by the manufacturing working instructions. Quality Technicians at Nammo Defense Systems are responsible for conducting visual and dimensional inspections using standard measurement tools and specialized go / no-go gauges, as well as preparing and maintaining inspection documentation.

Position Summary

As a Quality Technician, you will be performing in-process and final inspection on manufactured assemblies to ensure compliance to blueprints and specifications as required by the manufacturing working instructions. Quality Technicians at Nammo Defense Systems are responsible for conducting visual and dimensional inspections using standard measurement tools and specialized go / no-go gauges, as well as preparing and maintaining inspection documentation.

How You Will Be Awarded As a Quality Technician

• Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days


• Off on Fridays


• Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• 401(K), employee assistance programs, flexible spending account

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare to inspect product by interpreting blueprints, data, and manuals to determine specifications, inspections, and testing procedures.


• Review paperwork to ensure completion and accuracy of all documents including, MIL-STD-1916 sampling size, First Articles, certificate of analysis, and conformity among others.


• Inspect product to verify conformance to specification of the parts by measuring dimensions using instruments such as gauges, calipers, comparators micrometers, optical comparator, etc.


• Perform First Article inspections as required


• Perform inspection and measuring tasks with minimum supervision


• Actively participate in Daily Visual Management activities and communicate with the Quality Engineering team to problem solve.


• Be dedicated to the integrity of the quality function and possess a drive to enhance the quality of both the product and processes.


• Be able to adapt to the use of new equipment and learn new product and materials.


• Perform other quality related duties and be flexible in the factory/plant as assigned based on business needs.


• Generate and perform verification activities on Non-Conforming Material and discrepancy reports.


• Complies with all Quality Procedures and Policies.


• Must have good verbal and written skills.


• Must be able to make accurate measurements


• Must understand, read and write English.


• Must be able to complete all training to obtain inspection certifications.


• Must be able to work under pressure and within time constraints.


• Must be able to problem solve with little or no direction.


• Must be detail oriented and organized.


• Must be able to work as part of a team.

Required Experience & Skills

• HS Diploma / GED and 2-5 years of relevant inspection experience is required.


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.


• Ability to input, retrieve, access, and send information via computer.


• Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Note* Must have the ability to obtain BATF approval to engage in certain explosive operations

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years progressive inspection experience preferred in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.


• Certified IPC J-STD-001 Specialist in solder inspection.


• 4+ years in a progressive manufacturing environment preferred.


• Experience working with energetic materials.


• Advanced proficiency with detailed drawings including geometric tolerances, dimensions, general features, and blueprint reading.


• Experience with performing internal process audits.


• Advanced proficiency utilizing gauging including attribute and variable gauges.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Strong mechanical aptitude.


• Strong GD&T experience preferred.


• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.

Working Conditions - Physical Requirements And Environment

• Approximately 20% of time at desk using computer.


• Approximately 80% of time on production floor, requiring safety glasses, protective footwear, and explosives handlers’ outer garments, as needed.


• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl and stand for inspections of parts.


• Ability to lift materials up to 40-80 pounds with assistance.


• Note**: Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.