Quality Technician III

Duration: 12 months, possibility of extension
Pay: $27 hourly
Job Description:

Hours of Work / Work Schedule / Flex-Time:
40+ hours, Monday - Friday, standard business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Support for production day shift as required. Occasional off-hour support possible but limited.

Summary:
In this role, you will report directly to a Quality Supervisor. The position focuses on quality disposition of Advanced Optics parts and materials, product and material documentation review and release, and acting as a liaison between the Plant and key stakeholders. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to drive an improved customer experience.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Ensure adequacy of product quality and compliance to requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of quality data and system updates.
• Disposition/transact production events and inventory related to part and material non-conformances.
• Support containment and corrective action activities.
• Monitor metrics consistent with job responsibilities.
• Support plant safety programs to provide a safe working environment.
• Achieve department requirements for safety, quality, and cost.
• Drive process control, process discipline, and continuous improvement.

Required Education/Experience:

• Associate's Degree + 2 years of experience in a technical role within a manufacturing/production environment
  
  OR
• High School Diploma/GED + 5 years of experience in a technical role within a manufacturing/production environment

Required Skills:

• Flexibility to multitask and prioritize work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Desired Skills:

• Previous quality control experience in a manufacturing or technical function.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Experience with procedure and work instruction interpretation.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

Soft Skills:

• Flexibility to work within a dynamic team and provide training to others.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization.