Quality Technician

Quality Technician II – 1st Shift (Agawam, MA)

Pay Range: $25.00 – $29.00 per hour

Salary: $52,000 - $60,000 per year

Shift: 4 PM - 12 AM (Second)

• Competitive Pay: $25–$29/hr with stable 1st shift hours (M-F).
• Bonuses:
  Eligible for company‑wide bonus plan and referral bonuses.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with an employer match up to 4%.
• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Insurance:
  Employer‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holiday schedule.
• Growth & Gear:
  Education support plus reimbursement for safety shoes and eyeglasses.

• Perform dimensional verification for PPAP and First Article parts and ensure shipping documentation meets customer requirements.
• Program and operate FARO and Micro‑Vu measurement equipment.
• Assist the production floor with documentation interpretation and train on proper measurement techniques.
• Conduct internal process audits and collect and present quality metrics.
• Develop and calibrate procedures for equipment per ISO standards.
• Work to establish closed‑loop corrective actions for customer complaints and internal process failures.
• Prioritize QA lab tasks and provide on‑the‑job training for new inspectors.
• Attend department meetings as required.
• Provide technical inspection of manufactured and raw materials at receiving as outlined by the process.
• Audit internal processes including dimensional workmanship and documentation verification.
• Work quickly, efficiently, and without quality issues.

• Experience:
  
  3+ years in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous improvement QMS.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Understanding of GD&T concepts; FARO/Micro‑Vu programming desired.
• Education:
  
  Associate degree in a related field preferred; high‑school required. Quality Technician Certification is a plus.
• Skills:
  
  Proficient in shop math (fractions, decimals, ratios), blueprint reading, and inspection.
• Physical:
  Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and maintain high‑focus vision for detailed inspections.

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The posting is open for thirty (30) days.