Quality Technician II

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Agawam, Massachusetts is seeking a Quality Technician II to ensure product quality meets customer expectations. The ideal candidate should bring over 3 years of experience in a metal fabrication environment and possess skills in dimensional verification and GD&T concepts. The role includes technical inspections, process improvements, and supporting the production floor. Candidates should have an associate degree and knowledge of measurement equipment. Comprehensive benefits and an hourly rate of $25-$29 are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a metal fabrication environment with hands-on inspection.
• Certification as a Quality Technician preferred.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Release products for shipping with proper documentation.
• Perform technical inspections of manufactured materials.
• Program and operate measurement equipment proficiently.

Skills

Quality assurance

Dimensional verification

GD&T concepts

Technical inspection

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

FARO Measurement Equipment

Micro-Vu Measurement Equipment

Job description

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Quality Technician II to directly support our manufacturing practices through development, evaluation, and continual improvement of processes using quality concepts, principles, and methodologies with the goal of consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Release product for shipping by ensuring proper documentation/certifications are provided as outlined by customer requirements
• Understand and apply basic GD&T concepts
• Proficient in dimensional verification of PPAP and first article parts
• Provide direct support to the production floor by assisting with interpretation/development of manufacturing related documentation and providing or teaching proper measuring techniques
• Provide technical inspection of manufactured and raw materials at “receiving” as outlined by the process
• Collect data, evaluate, and present quality metrics
• Program and operate FARO & Micro-Vu measurement equipment proficiently
• Attend department meetings as required
• Prioritize work order tasks for QA lab
• Audit internal processes including dimensional workmanship and documentation verification
• Develop calibration procedures and provide calibration of measuring equipment as outlined by ISO standards
• Work to establish closed loop cause and corrective action in reaction to customer complaints and internal process failures
• Trained and efficient in all aspects of the position
• Work quickly, efficiently, and without quality issues
• Provide on-the-job training for new quality inspectors with daily responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years working preferably in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous improvement QMS with hands on inspection or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs
• Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, e‑mail software and the use of the Internet
• Certification as a Quality Technician preferred
• Programming for FARO and Micro-Vu Measurement Equipment desired

Education

• Associate degree in related field preferred

Location

• Onsite

Schedule

• M-F

Total Compensation Includes

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer‑paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full‑time employees

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Cadrex’s Core Values

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

About Us

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in‑house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights‑out manufacturing capabilities for mid‑to‑high‑volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Description

$25‑$29 per hour