Quality Technician — CI-Driven Precision

ABEC Inc; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

3 Weeks Paid Vacation

Industry-leading 401K plan (40% match)

Air-conditioned facilities

Uniform shirts and PPE

Steel toe boot vouchers

College tuition benefit program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ABEC is seeking a Quality Technician to support the Quality team in implementing company-wide procedures and processes that strengthen the overall QA plan. The role focuses on quality improvement on the shop floor and within cross-functional teams.

You will inspect materials, perform in-process inspections, and assist with calibration and maintenance of test equipment. Travel to ABEC facilities and customer sites may be required as part of quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma minimum, Associate Degree in a technical field preferred.
• 3 years post graduate work in a related field or function.
• Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) / Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred but not mandatory.
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.
• Necessary to be able to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of incoming materials & components, ABEC manufactured items, and assembled systems in order to ensure conformance to established quality standards and all related quality documentation requirements.
• Conduct in-process inspections and prepare reporting documents as required during manufacturing.
• Conduct “Walk Downs” of systems using the Job Data file to ensure completeness and accuracy of data.
• Involvement as requested during Pre-FAT activities.
• Final Inspection of Vessel & Systems for approval of packaging/crating of equipment.
• Conduct various administrative functions as required in support of Quality Department activities.
• Assist in controlling & maintaining test equipment and calibration of test equipment within ABEC.
• Filing of project-related and Quality Department documentation.
• Assist in the auditing of project Turnover Packages (TOPs).
• Interaction with customers and vendors as needed.
• Physical inspection of manufactured parts to verify conformance to design drawings and related specifications (material, dimensional, surface finish, etc.).
• Ensure accurate and complete receipt of all required quality-related documentation.
• Travel to other ABEC facilities, vendor locations or customer sites as required to support Quality Department activities.
• Follow all safety rules and policies.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Job description

ABEC is seeking a Quality Technician to support the Quality team in implementing company-wide procedures and processes that strengthen the overall QA plan. The role focuses on quality improvement on the shop floor and within cross-functional teams.

You will inspect materials, perform in-process inspections, and assist with calibration and maintenance of test equipment. Travel to ABEC facilities and customer sites may be required as part of quality assurance activities.