Quality Technician I - 1st Shift

Stored Energy Systems; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym with 24/7 access

Free Electric Vehicle charging

Breakfast and Lunch Café

After hours Grab & Go snacks

Basketball court

Walking paths

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Employee referral program

Job summary

Stored Energy Systems in Longmont, CO is seeking a Quality Technician I for 1st shift to inspect materials and finished products, perform audits, and support quality systems on the production floor.

You will verify drawings and specifications, record results, and assist with corrective actions. The role requires reading drawings, attention to detail, and basic electrical checks, with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and production documentation.
• Understanding of calibration systems, document control, and nonconformance handling.
• Basic shop math skills (fractions, decimals, and geometric calculations).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, email, etc.).
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of incoming materials and components using standard measurement tools and inspection techniques.
• Verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Conduct in-process inspections to ensure product quality throughout manufacturing.
• Perform final inspections and OOBA on finished products and packaging.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, circuit diagrams, and bills of materials to determine acceptance criteria.
• Perform basic electrical checks as required.
• Record inspection results in quality systems and databases.
• Verify proper control of nonconforming materials and adherence to quality procedures.
• Audit compliance with ESDS handling practices.
• Review preventive maintenance logs and verify completion and accuracy.
• Check calibration status of measurement and test equipment used in production.
• Document audit findings, including photographic evidence where applicable.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconformances and quality concerns.
• Initiate or support corrective action requests and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues.
• Assist in maintaining calibration records and supporting calibration verification activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of inspection methods, audit processes, and quality systems.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Documentation accuracy

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Lifting up to 35 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Digital multimeter

Job description

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Quality Technician I - 1st Shift

Full-Time Hourly S2 Exper Para-Prof Longmont, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1476

Salary Range: $28.00 To $34.00 Hourly

Who We Are

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com .

1st Shift: Mon-Thu 6:00am – 3:30pm and Fri 6:00am – 10:00am

Summary

The Quality Technician I is responsible for ensuring product and process quality across incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods. This role performs inspections, audits, and documentation activities to verify conformance to engineering specifications, quality standards, and internal procedures.

In addition to inspection responsibilities, the Quality Technician I provides quality oversight on the production floor through routine audits, Out-of-Box Audits (OOBA), and verification of quality system practices such as calibration, document control, and material status tracking. This position plays a key role in identifying quality issues and supporting corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of incoming materials and components using standard measurement tools and inspection techniques.
• Verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Conduct in-process inspections to ensure product quality throughout manufacturing.
• Perform final inspections and Out-of-Box Audits (OOBA) on finished products and packaging.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, circuit diagrams, and bills of materials to determine acceptance criteria.
• Perform basic electrical checks (e.g., continuity, parameter verification) as required.
• Record inspection results in quality systems and databases.

Product & Process Auditing

• Verify proper control of nonconforming materials and adherence to quality procedures.
• Ensure correct revision of controlled documents is being used in production.
• Audit compliance with Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) handling practices.
• Review preventive maintenance logs and verify completion and accuracy.
• Check calibration status of measurement and test equipment used in production.
• Document audit findings, including photographic evidence where applicable.

Quality Systems & Improvement

• Identify, document, and communicate nonconformances and quality concerns.
• Initiate or support corrective action requests (CARs) and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues.
• Assist in maintaining calibration records and supporting calibration verification activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of inspection methods, audit processes, and quality systems.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and production documentation.
• Understanding of calibration systems, document control, and nonconformance handling.
• Basic shop math skills (fractions, decimals, and geometric calculations).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (excel, word, email, etc.)
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in quality inspection, auditing, or manufacturing quality roles.
• Working knowledge of quality inspection methods, audit practices, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with GD&T principles and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Experience in a low- to medium-volume, high-mix electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience performing product audits or Out-of-Box Audits (OOBA).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers, height gauges and dial indicators, thread gauges and pin gauges, and basic electrical measurement tools (e.g., digital multimeter).

Location: This position is located on-site in Longmont, CO.

Base Compensation:$28 - $34 is the projected hourly wage for this role and will be determined on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience.

Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Closing Date:September 16th.While we expect to keep the position open through this date, the posting may be extended or closed early based on applicant volume and hiring needs.

• Free gym with 24/7 access
• Free Electric Vehicle charging
• Breakfast and Lunch Café
• After hours Grab & Go snacks
• Basketball court
• Walking paths
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee referral program

At SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: “Innovative”, “Respectful”, “Inviting”, “Flexible”, “Collaborative”, and “Growth Driven”. Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward-thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We hope you're interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every qualification listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.