Quality Assurance - QA Lab Technician 1st shift

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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What We Do

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day.

Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one
  , including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee - regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave-all eligible on your first day of employment
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• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses
  , depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

We're looking for a Quality Lab Technician to support product quality, compliance, and reliability throughout the manufacturing process. In this role, you'll perform inspections of work in progress, verify compliance to engineering and customer requirements, identify and document nonconformances, and help ensure products meet the highest quality standards before advancing through production.

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability
. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact-every day.

Shift
: 1st shift, Monday-Friday 5:30a-2:00p

• Provide quality control on Inspection support, and shipping / receiving inspection support.
• Accurately read and follow engineering drawings, specifications, sampling procedures, designs, forms, and work instructions to document, evaluate, and communicate quality and reliability results.
• Use precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to test and evaluate products.
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Validate completion of required manufacturing, assembly, and inspection activities before work advances.
• Identify, document, and communicate defects, discrepancies, and nonconformances.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve quality issues.
• Review inspection records, travelers, routers, and related documentation for accuracy and traceability.
• Verify parts are properly identified, tagged, and routed.
• Compile, evaluate, and report quality and reliability data.
• Recommend improvements to quality and production standards.
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, or quality inspection experience.
• 2+ years of dimensional and visual inspection experience on aviation-related equipment or components preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and technical documents.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of quality inspection methods, sampling procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production environment.

• Associate degree in Aviation Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification.
• Aerospace manufacturing, repair, or maintenance experience.
• Experience with statistical quality analysis.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and production environment.
• Frequent use of precision measuring instruments, inspection equipment, and computer systems.
• Requires visual inspection of parts, assemblies, and documentation with a high level of attention to detail.
• May require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling parts…