Quality Control Technician

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Technician 4 to support precision machining operations in a high-mix, short-run production environment serving the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries. This position plays a critical role in ensuring machined components meet customer drawings, engineering specifications, and stringent quality requirements. The successful candidate will independently validate new Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs, perform first article, in-process, new product, and final inspections, and verify out-of-tolerance conditions using manual inspection methods and specialized measurement equipment.

As an experienced member of the Quality team, the Quality Control Technician IV is expected to demonstrate advanced print-reading and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) skills, exercise sound technical judgment, and proactively identify quality concerns that may affect production. This role requires effective communication and collaboration with CNC Machine Operators, Machinists, Engineering, and Quality personnel to resolve issues and continuously improve component quality.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically capable, dependable, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.

This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) at our Tualatin headquarters and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

Weekend Night Shift
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Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 5 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. This role is full-time, benefits eligible, and offers an industry-leading hourly shift differential

• Perform first article, in-process, new product, and final inspections of precision-machined components.
• Independently interpret customer drawings, engineering specifications, GD&T requirements, and applicable inspection criteria.
• Verify out-of-tolerance conditions using appropriate manual measurement methods, datum simulators, specialized height gages, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Document nonconformances accurately and communicate findings to the appropriate personnel.
• Review inspection results to identify potential manufacturing issues, dimensional trends, and opportunities for improved process control.
• Verify that all inspection equipment used for final inspection is within calibration and suitable for its intended use.

• Serve as a primary operator of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Independently prove out, validate, and execute new CMM inspection programs.
• Review and verify the correct program number and revision before beginning a CMM inspection run.
• Modify CMM programs as needed to support accurate, repeatable, and reliable inspection results within established procedures and authorization.
• Verify CMM results and investigate questionable or out-of-tolerance measurements before reporting findings.
• Create and maintain inspection setup documentation and work instructions to support repeatable inspection processes.

• Communicate inspection results, nonconformances, and potential production issues clearly to CNC Machine Operators, Machinists, Engineering, and Quality personnel.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to identify root causes of dimensional issues and support corrective actions.
• Provide timely, accurate feedback to help prevent recurring defects, reduce rework, and improve overall component quality.
• Maintain accurate inspection documentation, production records, and ERP system entries.
• Follow established quality procedures, safety requirements, and customer-specific requirements.
• Demonstrate consistent progress toward Quality Control Technician V…