Quality Technician III

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; De Leon Springs (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime in Florida seeks a Technician, Quality III to support product quality, lead continuous improvement projects, drive supplier quality development and create improved quality metrics.

The role requires reading blueprints and engineering specifications, testing materials, recording data, and evaluating quality against standards. Proficiency in MS Office, GD&T, CMM use, and quality systems is expected; up to 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required for access to sensitive information.
• Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering specifications and third‑party specs to obtain material, finish and dimension data.
• Performs testing and evaluation of material in production, testing products for dimensions and mechanical characteristics.
• Records test data and applies statistical quality control when required.
• Contributes to failure analysis and root cause investigations.
• Evaluates data and writes reports; prepares graphs or data visuals for analysis.
• Assists in developing and implementing inspection/testing/evaluation standards.
• Applies metrology practices and selects gauges for quality inspection plans.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

US Citizenship

Measuring tools

Blueprints interpretation

Reports & charts

MS Office proficiency

ANSI Y-14.5 GD&T

CMM operation

Quality management systems

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FARO CMM

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime, a Twenty-Six Defense company, is a world leader in the design, development, testing and production of complex electromechanical systems and sensors, including Sparton sonobuoys. The company delivers a variety of sensing and advanced analytics capabilities that enable our nation to dominate the maritime domain.

Job Summary

The Technician, Quality III is responsible for product quality support, execution of continuous improvement projects, supplier quality development, and development of improved quality metrics.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Reads and Interprets blueprints, engineering specifications and third-party specifications to obtain product information such as specified material, surface finish, and dimensions.
• Performs testing and evaluation of material in production process, and test products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, and mechanical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures when required.
• Contribute to failure analysis and root cause investigation as required.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
• Assists in the development and implementation of standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Application of the proper metrology practices and gauge selection in regard to the development of Quality Inspection Plans.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• US Citizenship is Required.
• Capable in using all hand-held measuring devices (Calipers, Micrometer, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and product information.
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• Proficiency with writing reports, and creating graphs and charts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including; Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Fully versed with ANSI Y-14.5 Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Capable of operating a CMM (FARO Arm).
• Good understanding of Quality Management Systems (AS-9100 preferred).
• Ability to communicate and/or present information to others.

Travel and Physical Requirements

• 10% Travel Requirement.
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.

Benefits Highlights

Healthcare

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8%.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:
  • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
  • 5/8s
  • 4/10s
  • 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options

These are highlights of Twenty-Six Defense benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at @26defensemartime.com

Disclaimer:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.