QUALITY TECHNICIAN

Quality Technician II – 1st Shift (Agawam, MA) Pay Range: $25.00 – $29.00 per hour Salary: $52,000 - $60,000 per year Shift: 4 PM - 12 AM (Second) Benefits & Compensation Competitive Pay: $25–$29/hr with stable 1st shift hours (M-F). Bonuses: Eligible for company‑wide bonus plan and referral bonuses. Retirement: 401(k) plan with an employer match up to 4%. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Insurance: Employer‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability. Work‑Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holiday schedule. Growth & Gear: Education support plus reimbursement for safety shoes and eyeglasses. Key Responsibilities Perform dimensional verification for PPAP and First Article parts and ensure shipping documentation meets customer requirements. Program and operate FARO and Micro‑Vu measurement equipment. Assist the production floor with documentation interpretation and train on proper measurement techniques. Conduct internal process audits and collect and present quality metrics. Develop and calibrate procedures for equipment per ISO standards. Work to establish closed‑loop corrective actions for customer complaints and internal process failures. Prioritize QA lab tasks and provide on‑the‑job training for new inspectors. Attend department meetings as required. Provide technical inspection of manufactured and raw materials at receiving as outlined by the process. Audit internal processes including dimensional workmanship and documentation verification. Work quickly, efficiently, and without quality issues. Qualifications Experience: 3+ years in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous improvement QMS. Technical Knowledge: Understanding of GD&T concepts; FARO/Micro‑Vu programming desired. Education: Associate degree in a related field preferred; high‑school required. Quality Technician Certification is a plus. Skills: Proficient in shop math (fractions, decimals, ratios), blueprint reading, and inspection. Physical: Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and maintain high‑focus vision for detailed inspections. Equal Opportunity Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. The posting is open for thirty (30) days. #J-18808-Ljbffr