Quality Equipment Technician I

Quality Equipment Technician I

The Quality Equipment Technician I performs hands-on technical support within the Quality Department to ensure equipment and measurement systems are maintained in a state of control. This role supports preventative maintenance (PM), equipment calibration, and equipment lifecycle tracking to ensure compliance with quality system requirements and uninterrupted production support. All work is performed in alignment with Aptyx Quality System requirements to ensure products and services meet customer expectations for quality, quantity, and timeliness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with the Aptyx Quality System, including all applicable SOPs, work instructions, and Training Matrix requirements
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and routine maintenance on production and quality-related equipment
• Utilize equipment tracking systems (e.g., TrackPro or equivalent) to document PM activities and equipment status
• Assist with and/or perform gauge and measuring instrument calibration activities, both in-house and through external vendors
• Issue, maintain, and control unique identification numbers for gauges and equipment used throughout the organization
• Maintain calibration records and ensure all measurement devices remain within calibration requirements; escalate overdue items as required
• Identify and quarantine equipment or gauges that are out of service due to calibration or maintenance issues
• Support coordination of external calibration services, including packaging, shipping, tracking, and receiving calibrated items
• Create, maintain, and update equipment files/books, ensuring PM schedules are completed at defined intervals
• Escalate missed or overdue PM/calibration activities to management in a timely manner
• Support cleanroom equipment readiness and CER (Cleanroom Environmental Requirements) activities to maintain certification compliance
• Support Installation Qualification (IQ) activities and basic equipment setup as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Quality and Operations objectives

Qualifications

• Experience in a lean manufacturing or regulated production environment is a plus
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and quality systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple routine and recurring tasks on daily, weekly, and monthly cycles

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Vocational or technical training preferred

Experience

• 25 years of experience in equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance, or technical support role
• Experience with machine setup and basic Installation Qualification (IQ) activities preferred
• Experience with gauge calibration or metrology systems required
• Basic computer proficiency and experience using tracking systems or databases

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate work efficiently
• Ability to use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and other metrology equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong written communication skills for procedures, reports, and data entry
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Basic troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position requires a combination of office, manufacturing floor, and cleanroom (CER) environment work. The employee must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, and move throughout production and cleanroom areas
• Use hands and fingers for computer work, equipment handling, and measurement activities
• Lift, carry, or move equipment and materials as required (within safe limits)
• Communicate effectively in person and through written documentation
• Maintain normal visual and auditory acuity necessary for inspection and measurement tasks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Measurement of Performance

• Timely completion of preventative maintenance and calibration activities to support production uptime
• Accuracy and completeness of equipment and calibration documentation in tracking systems
• Compliance with PM schedules and escalation of overdue items
• Reduction of equipment-related downtime and repeat calibration issues
• Successful support of CER/cleanroom compliance requirements with minimal disruptions
• Timely completion of assigned quality and equipment-related tasks and reports

Acknowledgement

I have received a copy of this job description, have read and understood it, and will complete all assigned duties and responsibilities. I recognize that the company reserves the right to modify this job description and that I will be informed of any and all modifications prior to their effective date.

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