Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing and documenting FAIs, receiving, in-process, and final inspection to ensure the product conforms to all applicable requirements.

Essential Functions

• Applies knowledge of GD&T and Metrology principles to perform inspections to ensure products meet requirements.
• Resolve issues and answer questions from Operators as well as from Inspectors and Engineers.
• Train other inspectors and technicians.
• Participate in special projects related to tooling, fixtures, and gauges.
• Identifies cost-reduction projects using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Create CMM programs using part drawings or models and perform inspections as required.
• Assist with creating instructions for using inspection tools and systems.
• Provide inspection support to all departments in the organization, perform part inspection, and FAIs.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Knowledge of reading blueprints and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of mechanical inspection and proficiency in the use of manual & visual inspection equipment: e.g., calipers, gauges, micrometers, digital indicators, surface plates, optical comparators, microscopes, coordinate measuring machine, profilometers, hardness/durometer testers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, in English, data entry skills, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to foster positive relationships with all functional groups.
• Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
• Understands travelers and work instructions.
• Strong desire to learn and to apply new skills.
• Problem-solving ability with an organized & analytical approach.
• Proven ability to multitask and adapt quickly to an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses shop floor tools and machinery.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work
• Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect machined parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend, and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to squat or kneel occasionally

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time hourly position and operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Travel

Occasional (Less than 5%)

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of metrology programs and a strong working knowledge of GD&T (read and interpret).
• 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and mechanical Inspection of precision parts
• 4 years of experience with inspection equipment and tools.
• Experience using CMM and Vision System.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

LARC Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Client 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. U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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