Quality Technician

Description

The Quality Technician assists in maintaining and continually improving the quality system within All Flex. The Quality Technician works closely with internal support staff to monitor and address quality issues. They ensure compliance to internal and external requirements. This 2nd shift position is located in our 1200 W. 96th Street Bloomington, MN facility.

Responsibilities and Duties

o Create and review documents for compliance to customer requirements and industry standards

o Lead and conduct internal audits of the quality system and processes

o Support nonconforming product resolution (NCR, RMA)


o Review scrap and nonconforming data and act to improve

o Lead root cause analysis as required and drive corrective action

o Identify and execute system continuous improvement efforts

o Act as QCBD administrator for QMS core processes (Training, Doc Control, Calibration, RMA, NCR, CAR, PCR, etc...)

o Completion and review of customer required documentation (Source Inspection, eCerts, PPAP, Gage R&R, cert packs)

o Ability to program an automated coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to perform first article inspections (FAIs) per AS9102 and PPAP as needed

o Support the ISO9001, AS9100, and MIL certification processes

o Support the review of all customer environmental regulatory requests (REACH, RoHS, TSCA, etc.), gather data from suppliers, and provide current declarations to customers.

o Review with applicable subject matter experts as required to gather required information regarding contract and compliance requests.

o Support continuous improvement of the company's contracting and compliance processes.

o Perform other duties as assigned and work collaboratively across multiple business functions.

Requirements

High school degree OR GED OR equivalent AND technical school certificate OR equivalent related work experience in a relevant All Flex technical position OR Equivalent external work experience:


• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and/or visual aids

• Ability to use complex measurement tools, i.e. CMM


• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills are required

• Ability to work under pressure with frequently-changing deadlines and priorities is critical

• Ability to work in and lead teams

• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization

Additional Technical Skills

• Blueprint Reading & GD&T: The ability to read engineering drawings and interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (such as ASME Y14.5 standards for true position, runout, and surface profiles).
• CMM Software Proficiency: Experience using industry-standard measurement and programming software.
• CAD Familiarity: Knowledge of Computer-Aided Design systems to help build and verify measurement programs.
• Precision Hand Tools: Skill in using traditional physical measurement instruments like micrometers, height gauges, and calipers.
• Quality Control & SPC: Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and quality assurance sampling plans to track and record variation.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Crucial for spotting tiny manufacturing flaws or measurement errors.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data output from the machine and troubleshoot reasons for part failure or deviation.
• Communication: Clear reporting of inspection results

We offer a competitive hourly rate in the $25-$30 range based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities tied to performance.

Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it's needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.

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