Technician, Quality Assurance

Lindsay; Rio Vista (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindsay is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to test and inspect products throughout production, ensuring they meet quality, reliability, design, and customer requirements. You will collect and analyze quality data, identify nonconformities, and support corrective actions to maintain high standards.

You will work closely with Quality Engineers, Operations, Engineering, and production personnel to foster collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience establishing, maintaining, and improving QA/QC processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools to verify quality and tolerances.
• Ability to mentor and influence production teams while driving accountability and results.
• Strong math skills for precision calculations in machining, inspection, and quality verification.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for identifying root causes of quality issues.
• Clear communication with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and production personnel.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machinists and production team members correctly interpret drawings, blueprints, and tolerances.
• Oversee use of micrometers, calipers, gauges, and inspection equipment to verify specifications.
• Inspect products, document discrepancies, and support corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Collect, record, and analyze quality data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Provide guidance and support to production teams to promote a strong quality culture.
• Apply problem-solving skills to identify root causes of quality or production issues and implement solutions.
• Identify opportunities for Lean practices, process optimization, and waste reduction.
• Promote safety and compliance by following quality standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and production leadership to resolve issues.

Skills

QA/QC processes

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

Leadership

Shop math

Analytical thinking

Communication

Lean/continuous improvement

Job description

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for testing and inspecting products throughout the production process to ensure they meet established quality, reliability, design, and customer requirements. This position collects, analyzes, and documents quality data, identifies nonconformities, supports corrective actions, and helps maintain effective quality standards throughout production.

The Quality Assurance Technician works closely with Quality Engineers, other QA Technicians, Operations, Engineering, and production personnel to establish open and trusting working relationships that promote collaboration, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Blueprint & Technical Interpretation: Ensure machinists and production team members correctly interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, specifications, and tolerances to meet design requirements.
• Measuring & Testing: Perform and oversee the use of precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection equipment, to verify that finished products meet required specifications and tolerances.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Implement and maintain quality standards and specifications throughout production. Inspect products, document discrepancies and nonconformities, and support corrective and preventive actions to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Quality Data & Documentation: Collect, record, and analyze quality data to identify trends, determine areas for improvement, and support informed production and quality decisions.
• Team Leadership & Influence: Provide guidance, coaching, and support to production teams while promoting accountability, teamwork, and a strong quality culture.
• Problem-Solving: Apply analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify root causes of quality, equipment, and production issues and implement effective solutions.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for Lean practices, process optimization, efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and improved first-time quality.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote a safe, clean, organized, and compliant work environment by following and reinforcing company safety procedures, quality standards, and applicable requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and production leadership to resolve issues, improve processes, align production activities with business objectives, and promote a culture of accountability and excellence.

Skills & Qualifications

• Quality Focus: Experience establishing, maintaining, and improving QA/QC processes, inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Inspection & Measurement: Proficiency using precision measurement tools and inspection equipment to verify product quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence, mentor, and support production teams while driving accountability and results.
• Mathematical Proficiency: Strong shop math skills and the ability to perform precision calculations required for machining, inspection, and quality verification.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills for equipment, production, and quality challenges.
• Communication & Collaboration: Ability to develop effective working relationships and communicate clearly with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and production personnel.
• Continuous Improvement: Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and the ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.