Technician, Quality Assurance

trojanbattery; Valla (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to perform quality checks on products ensuring safety and efficiency. You will maintain QA records, conduct tests, analyze data, and support the QA Engineer. Familiarity with manufacturing processes, basic math, and MS Office is required.

This role may require various shifts including overtime to meet production needs. The position emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required and at least 3 years in manufacturing/plant environment.
• Some formal QA training is expected.
• Good writing and communication skills are essential.
• Basic math and statistical knowledge are useful for QA.
• Ability to use hand tools and learn machine controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain QA records in hard copy and electronic form.
• Perform simple quality tests and inspections (casting/pasting, curing, voltage, gravity).
• Conduct acid receiving analysis and load acceptance.
• Perform battery autopsy analyses and identify failure modes.
• Assist QA Engineer with data collection and analysis.
• Understand the battery manufacturing process from receiving to shipping.
• Review wiring/paperwork; troubleshoot conditions affecting quality.
• Recommend equipment adjustments to improve quality.

Skills

Good writing

Communication skills

Basic math

QA training knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Overview

Quality Assurance Technician performs quality control checks on products to ensure they meet standards for safety, efficiency, and quality. Quality Assurance Technician ensures products leave the facility and meet expectations for consumers and distributors. Quality Assurance Technician will report on product quality and efficiencies to the Quality team and provide suggestions and feedback when necessary. Quality Assurance Technician will follow all safety requirements and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Areas of Focus

Quality Assurance Technician focuses on dock audits and records inspection and test results. Quality Assurance Technician will also report all questionable items, materials and/or processes to appropriate management for analysis and disposition.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Quality Assurance Department records, both hard copy and electronic copy
• Perform simple quality tests, casting/pasting inspections, curing released, voltage, gravity, etc.
• Perform acid receiving analysis and load acceptance
• Perform battery autopsy analysis and identify failure modes
• Assists QA Engineer with data collection and analysis
• Understand the battery manufacturing process from receiving through shipping
• Review circuit tending paperwork
• Troubleshoot any conditions that adversely affect product quality
• Make recommendations for adjusting equipment
• Fully perform QA procedures in all plant and shipping areas
• Perform electrical testing/analysis of all battery types
• Responsible individual with strong work ethic
• Available for various shifts, and overtime

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing and plant experience
• Good writing and communication skills
• Some formal QA training
• Ability to use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc.
• Understand specifications and labels associated with hazardous material
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Additional Requirements:

• Read, write and speak English
• Performs basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Has basic knowledge of statistics
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (e.g., enter data, etc.)
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some manufacturing experience

Salary Range: $25-$26 hr

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location

if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!