Quality Assurance Technician I

Company Description

The Opportunity:

Elemental LED is a leading U.S. based engineering and technology company that creates, develops, manufactures, markets and sells innovative, configured and integrated LED lighting solutions. The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) has awarded Elemental LED as the "Company of the Year-Large" at the 7th Annual EDAWN Existing Awards event and "Employees First - Large" at the 10th Annual EDAWN Existing Industry Awards event.


Job Description

What You Get To Do:

The Quality Assurance Technician I supports all quality-related activities of the Quality department to maintain quality assurance of all manufactured and purchased products to achieve product excellence, continuous process improvement, and customer satisfaction.

We are looking to hire a Full-Time Quality Assurance Technician I. The core hours for this position will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The pay range is $22.50 - $24.00/hour.

Challenge Yourself - The Specifics:

• Conduct in-process inspections, verifying that all documents and builds meet assembly requirements utilizing Prints, BOMs, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Verifies correct product, labeling, markings, quantity, dimensional, visual, and documentation, and inputs data for historical reference using the product database, and reports issues to Quality leadership
• Compares the physical characteristics of products to technical specifications to identify defects
• Conducts tests on electrical function, reliability, and packaging quality; record results
• Reports non-conforming material issues to Quality and Production leadership so necessary adjustments, reworks, and dispositions can be put in place
• Interact and collaborate well with members of other departments, such as Production, Product Management, and Engineering, to improve quality methods and system processes which will result in a positive influence and impact on the overall quality of our products and services

Qualifications

You Have a Unique Combination of Skills, Talents and Mindset, Including Many of the Following:

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of relevant experience or equivalent experience and training are required
• Ability to safely use various metrology tools equipment including but not limited to, calipers, handheld photometer, and a multimeter for purposes of evaluating product conformance
• Ability to strategize, plan, organize, prioritize, and execute a variety of multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner: organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Work with low voltage electricity
• Knowledge of quality best practices that can be applied in the company's environment, preferred
• Knowledge of principles and practices of continuous improvement, ISO regulations a plus, preferred
• Knowledge of LED's, LED drivers, controls, basic lighting terminology, photometry, and applications, preferred
• Knowledge of test equipment including multimeters, calipers, and handheld photometers, preferred
• Operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and safety guidelines
• Effectively communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing in English

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID by employer), available first of the month, following the date of hire
• Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Three Paid Flexible Holiday per year
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) - $200 annual employer contribution
• Career Development Plan Program
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount
• Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations
• On-site Snacks and Beverages
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

About Us:

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