Quality Technician

SMC; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC in Noblesville, Indiana, is seeking a Quality Technician to support quality inspection, continuous improvement, and documentation in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires reading basic blueprints, precise measurement with tools, and adherence to procedures while collaborating with production teams for timely outputs.

Qualifications

• 2 year technical degree or equivalent in quality/production.
• Available to work first shift with occasional overtime on evenings/weekends as needed.
• Intermediate Excel and Teams proficiency for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to read part prints and review specifications to ensure conformance.
• Experience with inspection tools and maintaining accurate, organized records.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections evaluating materials and components for conformance.
• Conduct in-process inspections during manufacturing to ensure quality.
• Carry out final inspections before shipment release to customers.
• Assist with First Article Inspection packets and production inspection records.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with document control practices.
• Work in a clean room environment following gowning and procedural standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Documentation

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Communication

Multitasking

Education

2 year technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Surface roughness meters

Go/no-go gauges

Borescopes

Sight pipes

CMMs

Vision Systems

Job description

Purpose

This role is to provide quality inspection, continuous improvement, and general quality support within the organization. This position requires attention to detail, ability to understand and follow established processes, and product evaluation skills. A successful candidate will be competent in reading and understanding basic blueprints and completing routine inspections.

Essential Duties

• The Quality Technician may be responsible for performing any of the following types of inspections:
  • Incoming Inspections: evaluate incoming materials and components for conformance to specific criteria. Incoming inspections will be performed using dimensional, visual, and process-related criteria to determine suitability for use.
  • In-process Inspections: evaluate product in various stages of the process either internally or after being processed by a third party. Accurate recordkeeping and an understanding of proper document control practices is essential to success in this role.
  • Final Inspections: evaluation of product prior to release for shipment to the customer.
  • Assist with completing and compiling documentation for First Article Inspection packets as well as production inspection records.
  • Interact with all areas of production to maintain efficient product throughput.
  • Review production records for accuracy and compliance.
  • Work in a clean room environment including adherence to gowning, cleanliness, and procedural standards.
  • Work with a high level of precision and detail.
  • Participate in auditor development program and learn and master auditing practices and principles.
  • Work in a team environment to ensure quality and timely outputs with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Understand and follow all company policies and safety procedures.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Capacity to work indoors in an office, laboratory, and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Capability to lift objects or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical aptitude to use basic hand tools in a laboratory and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to attend meetings locally for trainings.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 year technical degree or equivalent prior quality experience in a production environment working with multiple products/product lines.
• Available to work first shift with occasional overtime on evenings/weekends if needed.
• Intermediate computer and math skills including ability to use Excel and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to evaluate requirements, understand technical documents, and keep thorough, organized records.
• Familiarity with reading part prints and detailed specification review.
• Ability to use hand tools and measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, surface roughness meters, go/no-go gauges, pin gauges, comparators, borescopes, sight pipes, etc.
• Communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks while adhering to procedural guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Provia, Syteline, and Excel spreadsheet experience in a work environment a plus.
• Prior ISO Class 5 clean room experience a plus.
• Experience with Vision Systems, CMMs, Comparators, borescopes, or Sight Pipes a plus.