Quality Control Technician
Listed on 2026-08-11
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA -
Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA
Quality Control Technician
Paradigm is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support our clients electronics manufacturing operations. This is a mid-level inspection position for someone with prior experience in electronics, printed circuit boards, or manufacturing quality. The ideal candidate can inspect SMT and through-hole assemblies, interpret technical documentation, operate automated inspection equipment, and identify defects in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards.
Job Title:
Quality Control Technician
Type: 6-month contract to hire
Pay Rate: $20–$25/hr.
Location:
On-site in Hillsboro, Oregon
As a Quality Control Technician, you will:
- Inspect SMT and through-hole electronic assemblies to IPC-A-610 Class 2 and Class 3 standards.
- Review assembly drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and production documentation before beginning inspections.
- Operate and program Automatic Optical Inspection equipment.
- Operate and program X-ray inspection equipment.
- Perform internal and external first-article inspections.
- Use calipers, volt-ohm meters, pin gauges, and other measuring tools.
- Verify that assemblies, components, workmanship, and documentation meet customer requirements.
- Record inspection findings and quality data in the company database.
- Identify and promptly communicate quality problems or documentation discrepancies.
- Follow ESD, chemical, MSDS, safety, and equipment certification requirements.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED; related college coursework is preferred.
- Previous quality inspection experience in electronics, printed circuit boards, manufacturing, or computer components.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards.
- Experience in inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies.
- Experience operating or programming AOI equipment.
- Experience operating or programming x-ray inspection equipment.
- Ability to read blueprints, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and work instructions.
- Experience using calipers, volt-ohm meters, pin gauges, or similar inspection tools.
- Ability to identify electronic components and component part numbers.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify very small defects.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn quality-related software.
- Ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and accurately distinguish between colors.
Benefits Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.
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