QA Technician

QA TechnicianAt Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.Quality Technician 1Entry level Technician working under the direction of Quality Engineering to implement quality planning for manufactured and purchased products.Functions and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for preparing and recommending modifications to inspection instructions.Liaison between Inspection and Quality Engineering.Support Quality Clinic activities and processing.Analyze customer and internal quality documents, including manufacturing planning, specifications, procedures, and purchase orders and present to Quality Engineering for approval.Read and understand drawings, including basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).Work effectively using software including TipQA, Adobe Suite, MS Office, Infor XA and Discus.Task oriented.Requires basic guidance and direction from Quality Engineering or Supervisor.Possess proactive, positive attitude and represent Quality Assurance as a resource to the department and company.Typically a successful QA Inspector 2, or possessing relevant outside experience or technical degree.Working ConditionsUse of protective equipment such as safety glasses as required to prevent injuries.Physical RequirementsPerforms physical activities that may require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing and handling of material.This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.Competitive CompensationPay Range: $23.5/hr to $37.1/hrParticipation in Annual Incentive ProgramBenefit & Retirement PlansParker offers competitive benefit programs, including:Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.Career development and tuition reimbursement.Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. Parker