Quality Technician

Reports To: Quality Manager / Quality Lead

Location: Apple Valley, CA

The Quality Technician is responsible for setting up, programming,operating, andmaintainingdigital inspection equipment on the manufacturing shop floor to verify that componentsmeetengineeringdrawings,customer specifications,andestablishedquality standards. This position provides real-time inspection support to production personnel and helpsidentifydimensional or quality issues before nonconforming product progresses through the manufacturing process.

• Setupandoperatedigitalinspectionequipmentsuchasvisioninspection systems, digital comparators, CMMs, optical measurement systems, laser measurement equipment, and electronic gauges.
• Develop,modify,andmaintaininspectionprogramsandmeasurementroutines for manufactured components.
• Interpretengineeringdrawings,GD&T,dimensional tolerances,specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Perform first-piece,in-process,andfinaldimensionalinspections.
• Supportmachineoperatorswithshop-floorinspectionandverificationofcriticaldimensions.
• Establishstandardizedinspectionmethodsforrepeatproductionparts.
• Verifyinspectionequipmentisproperlycalibratedandfunctioningbeforeuse.
• Trainproductionemployeesontheproperuseofapproveddigitalinspection equipment and measurement techniques.
• Documentinspectionresultsandmaintainaccurateelectronicqualityrecords.
• Identifyandcommunicatedimensionaltrends,process variation,and potential nonconforming conditions.
• Workwith Manufacturing,Engineering,and Qualitypersonneltoresolve dimensional or inspection issues.
• Assistwithfirstarticleinspections(FAI) andpreparationofinspectionreports when required.
• Supportnonconformingmaterialinvestigations,root-cause analysis,and corrective actions.
• Maintaininspectionprograms,fixtures,reference standards,and measurement equipment in an organized condition.
• Participateincontinuousimprovementactivitiesdesignedtoimproveinspection efficiency, manufacturing capability, and product quality.

• Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection or a similar technical role preferred.

• Associatedegreeortechnicalcertificationinquality,manufacturing technology, metrology, or related field
• 3+yearsofexperienceinmanufacturingqualify,inspection,ormetrologyenvironment
• Hands-onprogrammingexperiencewithdigitalvisionsystems,optical comparators, CMM’s, automated dimensional inspection equipment
• Experienceperformingfirstarticles,in-process,andfinalinspections
• Skilledinusingstandardprecisionmeasuringinstruments,including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, bore gauges, and pin gauges.
• FamiliarwithCNCmachining,molding,fabrication,orotherprecision manufacturing processes.

• Organized,dependable,andcapableofmanagingprioritiesunderdeadlines.
• Strongunderstandingofengineeringdrawings,dimensional tolerances,andGD&T.
• Working knowledge of traditional measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, pin gauges, and indicators.
• Abilitytotroubleshootinspection setupsandmeasurementdiscrepancies.
• Basiccomputerskillsandexperienceworkingwithelectronicinspectionrecordsor quality systems.
• Strongattentiontodetailwiththeabilitytoworkdirectlywithproduction personnel in a fast-paced shop-floor environment.

• Abilityto stand andwalk for extended periods during inspections and testing.
• Occasionalliftingofmaterialsorequipmentupto
  50lbs.
• Frequentuseofhandsandarmstooperateprecisionmeasurementinstruments and inspection equipment.
• Regularuseofpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE) suchassafetyglasses,gloves, and lab coats as required.
• Possibleexposuretochemicals,solvents,polymers,andothermaterials;all handledin accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Mustmaintainsafeworkingpracticesandcomplywithallhealth,safety,and environmental requirements.
• The work environment characteristics described are representative of thoseencounteredwhile performing essential job functions. Reasonable…