Quality Technician

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

We have an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Quality Technician I at our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia
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As a Quality Technician I, you will be a key contributor in ensuring product excellence, reliability, and compliance within our manufacturing operations. This role requires a detail‑oriented professional with strong analytical skills who can perform inspections, audits, and calibration with accuracy and consistency. You will support both Assembly and the Machine Shop by identifying non‑conformances, maintaining quality systems, and driving data‑based improvements.

1st Shift

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with possible deviations based on business needs.

If you are a quality‑focused professional passionate about precision, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement, apply now and see why Busch Vacuum Solutions is a great place to grow your career and make an impact!

• Perform final inspection of pumps, document the findings in SAP, and report to the Quality Manager.
• Provide support to Assembly and Machine Shop when the Andon light is activated.
• Provide Assembly support during downtime by segregating and sorting non‑conforming products.
• Prepare purchase requisition for approval by the Quality Manager.
• Involvement in the MRB Process.
• Define and perform Incoming Materials inspection as required.
• Define and perform inspection on materials as required.
• Input quality data into spreadsheets and programs.
• Participate in group problem‑solving activities.
• Perform internal calibration of gauges, communicate with calibration company, send out gauges and have full control of gauge management.
• Conduct in‑process audits, internal and external, as required.
• Process non‑conforming material, including disposition.
• Maintain general housekeeping standards.
• Report online performance and update chart/graph displays.

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
  Required
• Associate’s Degree (two‑year college or technical school, any field of study):
  Preferred
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing (Quality):
  Required
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing (any area):
  Preferred
• Awareness of calibration procedures:
  Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel – ability to enter and manipulate data in spreadsheets):
  Required
• Experience with email communication (open/create/send):
  Required
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system software experience:
  Preferred
• Valid driver’s license maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standards

• Detail‑oriented with strong accuracy and organizational skills
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude and professional maturity
• Dependable, trustworthy, and results‑focused
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to use data in decision‑making
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Safety‑focused, maintaining clean and orderly work spaces and adhering to all workplace safety standards

• Ability and willingness to pass a 10‑panel drug screen, 7‑year criminal history check
  Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case‑by‑case basis
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 10%) domestically and overnights
• Valid driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standards
• Employment with Busch Vacuum Solutions requires current work authorization in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Constant reaching outward, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 25lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 50lbs
• Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and…