Quality Technician

Coherent; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Newark, Delaware seeks a Quality Technician to inspect ceramic composite materials and related parts, ensuring finished goods, in-process items, and raw materials meet customer quality requirements.

The role involves using gages, CMMs, calipers and micrometers, generating data sheets and COFCs, and maintaining strict documentation. It is a full-time position with alternating 3x12 and 4x12 schedules starting early morning.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Quality Assurance inspection or equivalent training.
• Associate's degree preferred; experienced candidates considered.
• Experience with Zeiss Calypso, PowerInspect or PCDMIS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products using CMMs, calipers, micrometers and gages to ensure spec conformance.
• Generate inspection data sheets and certificates of conformance.
• Calibrate hand tools and maintain measurement equipment.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and assist in data reconciliation for shipments.
• Follow SOPs, PCPs and work instructions; ensure safe, clean work area.

Skills

Read blueprints/drawings

CMMs & measurement tools

Metrology concepts

Basic arithmetic & decimals

English reading/writing

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

ASQ certifications (preferred)

Accurate measurement skills

GD&T knowledge (preferred)

Attention to detail

Teamwork with minimal supervision

Education

Associate's degree or some college

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

PowerInspect

PCDMIS CMM software

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Quality Technician in our Newark, Delaware facility where we produce ceramic composite materials and manufacture products from these advanced materials for the thermal management, defense, industrial, optics and semiconductor industries. This role performs testing of manufactured product, work in process and raw materials to ensure customer quality requirements are understood and achieved related to inspection criteria. This is a full-time position that alternates weekly between 3x12 (Monday - Wednesday, 5 am - 5pm) and 4x12 (Monday - Thursday, 5 am - 5pm) schedules.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect products including, but not limited to, DH panels, MMC castings, and precision machined parts using gages, calipers, micrometers, tape measures, Coordinate Measuring Machines, scales, oscilloscopes, magnifiers, dye penetrant and vision for conformance to specification
• Generate spreadsheets and inspection sheets for data collection
• Keep accurate written documentation/inspection records including database entries
• Reconcile final inspection documentation for product shipment
• Test incoming raw materials
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), process control plans (PCPs), work instructions and guidelines
• Interact directly with customers by creating Inspection Reports/Certificates of Conformance as quality documentation shipped with parts to customers
• Calibrate hand tools (calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks) as needed as part of a measuring device calibration program to ensure tools are making accurate measurements and worn tools are repaired/replaced
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment
• Address all safety related issues immediately by informing the appropriate individual(s)
• Comply with PPE requirements at all times

Education & Experience

2+ years of experience working in Quality Assurance inspection or equivalent education/technical training

Associate's degree/some college education preferred

Experience using Zeiss Calypso, PowerInspect and PCDMIS CMM software highly desirable

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend engineering blueprints and/or customer product drawings
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of measuring tools including, but not limited to, CMMs, calipers, micrometers, tape measures, thread gages, surface roughness tester, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic metrology concepts
• Demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, including post-elementary math skills and ability to convert decimals to fractions and vice-versa
• Demonstrated ability to read and write using the English language (i.e., proven elementary reading and writing skills), as well as the ability to converse and comprehend using the English language
• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, Outlook
• ASQ Quality Technician, ASQ Quality Inspector, ASQ Calibration Technician certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to accurately & precisely measure materials using standard weights and measures
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance knowledge and application preferred
• Keen attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision in a team environment

Working Conditions

• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of measuring tools including, but not limited to, CMMs, calipers, micrometers, tape measures, thread gages, surface roughness tester, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic metrology concepts
• Demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, including post-elementary math skills and ability to convert decimals to fractions and vice-versa

Physical Requirements

• Able to frequently lift push/pull objects up to 50 pounds, repeatedly.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, squat and walk about the facility.
• Ability to work productively in an environment with a wide range of temperatures.
• Able to walk/stand a minimum of eight (8) hours per day.
• 20/20 vision or better (the use of prescription glasses/contact lenses acceptable).
• Ability to work at elevated heights on scissor lift (or similar) performing product inspections.

Safety Requirements

• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

• Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

• I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust
• C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome
• R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone
• E nthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consid