Quality Technician
$49,920–$62,400 year
On-siteWaterbury, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Quality Technician responsible for inspecting materials and products, maintaining quality records, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements. This position performs first-piece and first article inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical comparators, and CMM reports; reviews manufacturing documentation, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements; identifies nonconforming materials and documents, assists with containment and corrective actions; prepares Certificates of Conformance and other required quality documentation; maintains traceability and quality files, supports supplier and customer audits, and ensures compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ITAR, FFL, and related procedures. Requires strong organizational and communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and quality recordkeeping systems; preferred experience in precision machining or aerospace/firearms environments and familiarity with quality certifications and reporting tools.
Required Qualifications
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities Inspection and Testing
- Perform first-piece and first article inspections as requested.
- Verify product conformance using calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical comparators, CMM reports, and other inspection equipment.
- Review manufacturing documentation, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Identify and document nonconforming materials and products.
- Assist with containment activities and corrective action investigations.
- Documentation and Records Management
- Prepare, review, and issue Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and other customer-required quality documentation.
- Verify that certifications, material test reports, plating certifications, heat treat certifications, and special process certifications meet customer requirements.
- Maintain inspection records, traceability documentation, and quality files.
- Ensure documentation accuracy prior to shipment.
- Support document control activities and retention of quality records.
- Customer and Supplier Quality Support
- Respond to requests for quality documentation from customers.
- Assist with customer audits and supplier evaluations.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in precision machining or aerospace/firearms manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 requirements.
- Experience with CMM reports, SPC, and root cause analysis techniques.
- Understanding of material certifications, special process certifications, and traceability requirements.
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