Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician

Location: Orchard Park, NY

Employment Type: Contract (3-6 months)

Industry: Medical Manufacturing

Compensation: Up to $27/hr. **Based on experience 

Schedule: M-F 1st shift - 7:00AM-3:00PM

About the Opportunity:

• Assist with maintenance of systems that monitor the accuracy of all measurement and test equipment.
• Assist with calibration as required for all company owned equipment as well as personal tools.
• Assist with the repair of gages as needed; if unable to do internally, send to an outside repair service or request a replacement.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability 
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries 
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work 
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates 

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. 

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Troubleshoot and program Smartscopes/CMM and Vici equipment
• Inspect vendor work with the Smartscope V.M.M.
• In-process inspection as needed
• Inspect vendor supplied components / assemblies.
• Assist suppliers in duplicating our inspection techniques and meeting our product specifications
• Laser inspection (First piece Laser certification)
• Use all gaging methods in the facility, including roundness checker, profilometer, and height stands
• Develop expertise in GD&T and other blueprint and dimensioning methods
• Train associates on laser inspection and assist in obtaining certification
• Final Product Release
• Assist with documentation of any discrepancies as appropriate Control of Non-Conforming material/ parts are Quarantined to prevent shipment
• Certify documentation (Certification, first article data, process capability study, etc.) prior to shipment
• Verify packaging matches specified requirements (where indicated) or is adequate if no specific requirements exist
• Verify customer purchase order requirements
• Verify/sign completed shipment verification review form Continuous Improvement
• Comply with work rules including safety, health, quality system, and  client Medical Quality
• Assist in investigating and preventing customer complaints
• Work with customers and suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions
• Participate in Internal Quality Audits, following Internal Audit training
• When asked, serve as a member of Continuous Improvement teams

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in quality, including processing non-conformance reports. 
• 3+ years of experience using measurement tools and automated inspection equipment. 

What Sets You Apart:

• Associate Degree
• Medical Device experience
• Laser inspection experience
• Good teamwork and communication skills to facilitate training and group problem solving
• Must be able to complete multiple prioritized tasks with minimal direct supervision, while maintaining focus on preventative activities.
• Complete all job-specific required training
• Ability to understand/comply with the FDA's Quality Systems Regulations (QSR) and ISO 13485:2003 standards
• ASQ certification as a CMI, CCT, or CQT is required within one year of being in the position

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
• Using personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, gloves, and other equipment as established in company policies and safe work procedures  
• Working near cutting & machining fluids, solvents, lubricants and other hazardous chemicals using appropriate safety controls
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequent carrying, bending, standing, sitting, and repetitive motion

After you , you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.