Quality Technician: Precision, Metrology & Lean

Hypertherm, Inc.; Delaware; On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Community Service Time - 5 days/year

Environmental Stewardship

No-layoff philosophy

Profit-Sharing

Job summary

Hypertherm is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician for its OMAX Waterjet team in Kent, WA. You’ll perform measurements, calibrations, audits, and support troubleshooting under senior guidance, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and lean events.

The role emphasizes strong documentation, teamwork, and effective communication, with a base expectation of a high school diploma or GED and 18+ years of age.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years or older
• Accurate and well-organized work, good documentation, attention to detail, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfortable using computers, including Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively when relaying technical information
• Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team environment
• Demonstrated competence in the use of quality procedures, measurement/tools systems, and print reading
• CNC Machining or Assembly Experience
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Principals

Responsibilities

• Perform activities such as measurement, inspection, gauge tracking, calibrations, audits, and troubleshooting
• Communicate effectively to internal customers
• Understand and apply basic quality tools (5Why, Pareto Analysis, Check Sheets, etc.)
• Perform tasks using basic skills in mathematics, metrology, calibration, and quality
• Provide support to other Associates in gauge/instrument use, troubleshooting, and repair
• Be an active part of continuous improvement activities such as kaizen, 3P, and other lean events
• Perform tasks following the control of non-conforming material process

Job description

Hypertherm is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician for its OMAX Waterjet team in Kent, WA. You’ll perform measurements, calibrations, audits, and support troubleshooting under senior guidance, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and lean events.

The role emphasizes strong documentation, teamwork, and effective communication, with a base expectation of a high school diploma or GED and 18+ years of age.