Quality Technician, 2nd Shift

Kondex Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kondex Corporation seeks a 2nd shift Quality Technician to administer Quality System policies, plan for new products, resolve customer issues, and drive quality improvements. Responsibilities include gage calibration, SPC measures, and developing inspection methods.

Reports to the Quality Manager. The role involves performing varied inspections, maintaining data and documentation, and supporting disposition of non-conforming products.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with a quality or engineering emphasis preferred.
• Four+ years in a technical role with CNC machining, stamping or heat treating.
• Prior experience in a Quality role preferred.
• Exposure to inspection and statistics is preferred.
• Completion of recognized Quality Control certification preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Well organized and detail oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead and participate effectively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of varying complexity using hand tools and advanced systems (CMM, optical comparator).
• Develop and maintain CMM programs (Zeiss, Calypso).
• Develop and maintain statistical controls to meet tolerances.
• Establish and maintain inspection procedures aligned with design specs.
• Maintain data and quality documentation.
• Authorize disposition of non-conforming products.
• Perform ISIRs, Part Capability Studies, Gage R&R as required.
• Monitor gage calibration and assist in procuring measuring devices; train staff.
• Initiate corrective actions as investigations warrant.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Planning & organizing

Active listening

Writing skills

Education

Associate degree in Quality or Engineering

Quality Control certification

Job description

Description

Kondex is looking for a 2nd shift Quality Technician.

• Hours: 1st shift, Monday - Friday 4:00 pm to 12:30 am
• Hours can fluctuate depending on customer requirements and training needs.
• Reports to Quality Manager

Position Purpose/Mission

The Quality Technician is responsible for administering Quality System policies and procedures, performing quality planning for New Products, resolving customer issues, quality improvement activities and general problem-solving. The Quality Technician will oversee gage calibration, implement specific statistical process control (SPC) measures, and will assist with developing methods and procedures for inspection, testing and evaluation of company products or services.

Position Accountabilities

1. Perform inspections of varying complexity, using hand measuring tools and advanced systems, such as CMM and optical comparator.
2. Develop and maintain CMM programs (Zeiss, Calypso).
3. Develop and maintain appropriate statistical controls, as necessary, to maintain processes within established tolerance.
4. Establish and maintain inspection procedures to support the design specifications of Kondex’s products.
5. Maintain data and quality documentation.
6. Authorize disposition of non-conforming products.
7. Perform Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR), Part Capability Studies, Part Performance Analysis, Gage R&R, etc. as required.
8. Monitor the gage calibration program and assist in replacing and procuring measuring devices as necessary. Train associates in new measuring devices and usage.
9. Initiate corrective actions as investigation warrants and assist in resolving quality issues.

Requirements

1. Associate degree with a Quality or Engineering emphasis preferred
2. Four or more years work experience in a technical role, with emphasis on CNC machining, stamping or heat treating; prior experience in a Quality role preferred; any combination of necessary experience and qualifications which provides desired knowledge, skills and abilities
3. Additional education and/or manufacturing experience, with exposure to inspection and statistics preferred
4. Completion of recognized Quality Control certification preferred
5. Ability to work with others, leading and participating in teams
6. Strong communication skills
7. Well organized and detail oriented
8. Highly desirable behavioral competencies include results orientation, initiative, problem solving and decision making, organizing and planning, active communications, writing skills, listening skill and team player.

Kondex is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer