Quality Technician I

Rugged Suppressors; Travelers Rest (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Rugged Suppressors is hiring a Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure conformance to specifications through First Article and in-process inspections. You will work with engineering and production to implement methods for measuring quality and documenting non-conforming parts.

The role requires familiarity with metrology equipment, 2+ years in manufacturing QA, and the ability to perform precise inspections while maintaining 5S in the QC area. Able to lift 35 lbs and operate PPE daily.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience in manufacturing quality assurance
• Familiarity with various types and applications of metrology equipment
• Able to lift 35 lbs. on occasion
• Requires constant standing, walking, sitting, and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, including around moving parts, chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article and In-process inspections to verify conformance to specifications
• Maintain QC area using 5S standards and keep organized by level of priority
• Identify and document non-conforming parts and assemblies with containment instructions
• Communicate professionally with all levels of the organization and support quality system requirements
• Make decisions regarding scrap quantities of 10 parts or less

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Inspection methods

Inspection gauges

Tools

Micrometers

Depth micrometers

Inside Micrometers

Calipers

Thread Gauges

Height Gauges

Surface Plates

Bore Micrometers

Hardness Tester

Profilometers

Oasis Measuring Machine

Indicators

Job description

Description

We are hiring for Weekend Days (Monday-Friday 5am-5:30pm)

Job Description

Technician who collaborates with engineering and production to ensure quality standards are in place and being followed. Helps to implement methods and procedures for inspecting and evaluating the conformance of all products. This role approves the first article following each machine setup and sampling of finished products by confirming specifications, conducts visual and measurement tests, returns products for re-work, and confirms re-work. Ensures that all non-conforming parts and assemblies are identified and documented with containment.

Reporting

Quality Manager

Responsibilities

• Limited knowledge of GD&T, inspection methods, and inspection gauges
• Uses the following gauges: Micrometers, Depth micrometers, Inside Micrometers, Calipers, Thread Gages (Ring and Plug), Height Gages, Surface Plates, Bore Micrometers, Hardness Tester, Profilometers, Oasis Measuring Machine, Indicators.
• Familiar with Quality Control Plans
• Performs First Article and In-process inspections
• Maintain QC area using 5S standards.
• Demonstrates good organization skills
• Communicates professionally and effectively to all levels of the organization
• Will be responsible for making decisions regarding scarp quantities of 10 parts or less.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to ITAR regulations
• 2+ years relevant experience in manufacturing quality assurance
• Familiarity with various types and applications of metrology equipment
• Able to lift 35 lbs. on occasion
• Requires constant standing, walking, sitting, and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, including working in and around moving parts, chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Compensation

Hourly non-exempt position, including health, vision, dental, & disability insurance, PTO, and 401K benefits.