Quality Assurance Technician II

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Quality Assurance Technician II
Location: Sumter, SC
Job Type: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for testing and ensuring that all components are assembled correctly and tested as intended before packing and shipping. This position plays a key role as the last step of the production pipeline, therefore the last one to confirm the quality and reliability of product. Other responsibilities of a Quality Assurance Technician include reading CAD drawings, diagrams, and schematics, calibrating instruments for the departments, assisting in training, assisting other departments with questions, and willingness to travel when the need arises. The Quality Assurance Technician is the last set of hands to touch the product before it is sent to the customer.

Key Responsibilities:

Read and interpret various drawings including electrical schematics, interface drawings and CAD drawings

Read test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used

Read dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, current, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacitance

Test functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity

Test low voltage equipment such as 450VAC, 3 Phase, 3 Wire 60Hz motor controllers, electrical switchgear, control panels, etc.

Compare results with specifications and records test data

Analyze test results on defective units to determine cause of failure

Assist with training junior Quality Assurance Techs

Assist production staff with problems and questions during Assembly and Wiring of equipment

Use schematics to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of control circuits

Work quickly and accurately with a team to accomplish testing and troubleshooting tasks

Follow quality assurance procedures in place to ensure all product discrepancies are resolved prior to product shipment and equipment testing is properly documented

Assess control circuits for safety, accuracy and efficiency

Calibrate test instruments according to specifications

Connect units to be tested to test equipment such as signal generator, frequency meter, or spectrum analyzer

Replace defective wiring and components or record defects on tag attached to unit and return unit to production department for repair

Confer with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and resolving problems

Devise test equipment set up to evaluate performance and operation of nonstandard, or customer returned units

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

Ability to read and interpret various drawings including electrical schematics, interface drawings and CAD drawings
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Familiarity with ISO Quality Management System
Experience with PLCs including PLC programming
Electrical switchgear or switchboard troubleshooting experience
Ability to occasionally travel to modify and/or troubleshooting equipment in the field is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in electrical testing

Forklift Certified

Essential Physical Job Functions:

• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access material when needed
• Capable of handling repetitive motions such as grasping, lifting, and pulling items
• Able to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or other warehouse equipment when needed
• Ability to work in various warehouse environments, including hot, cold, or noisy conditions
• Sufficient vision and hearing to safely operate equipment and perform job duties