QC Technician; Weekend Nights

Description

This is the job description for a Level I QC Technician at Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (Pac Aero). The role involves performing dimensional and visual inspections of machined components, including in-process, receiving, and final inspections, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauge pins, thread gauges, gauge blocks, profilometers, surface comparators, CMMs, and vision systems.

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (Pac Aero) is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our team! A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

Pac Aero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. Pac Aero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments.

Pac Aero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac‑function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

The Level I QC Technician is a reliable contributor responsible for performing dimensional/visual in‑process, receiving, and final inspection of product to verify internal and customer quality requirements. This role requires a basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), knowledge of industry‑standard inspection methods, and the ability to use basic inspection tools & equipment. The Level I QC Technician performs basic to intermediate inspections while maintaining acceptable efficiency levels & quality standards.

Adherence to safety policies, company procedures, and strong attention to detail are essential.

Depending on previous experience, may train Monday‑Friday, day shift 5:00am-3:30pm for a minimum of 2 weeks or up to 3 months before switching to the weekend night shift:

• Friday through Sunday 5:00pm to 6:00am (earlier leave time if waiving 2nd lunch); includes a $4/hr shift premium. Includes 4 stock hours to round up to a 40‑hour work week.

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Follow company handbook policy and company cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to your lead or supervisor.
• Comprehend and follow all parts handling requirements.

• In-process dimensional and visual inspection of machined components.
• Communicating in-process inspection results to machinists.
• Final dimensional inspection of finished product.
• Recording measurement results on inspection reports.
• Inspection of incoming raw material and components.
• Inspection of pre‑plate housings.
• Inspection using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauge pins, thread gauges, gauge blocks, profilometers, surface comparators, etc.
• Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and Vision Systems:
• Introductory/working skills.
• Follow daily clean‑up and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work‑related rules and regulations.

Basic introduction/training to specific inspection equipment. Able to operate inspection equipment that has been pre‑programmed.

• Insurance Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period and sick time per WA state regulations.
• Paid Holidays: Paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy holidays.
• 401(k) w/ Matching: 100% match up to 4%.
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurances: Employer‑paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Supports continuous learning and development.
• Additional…