QC Lab Technician - 1st Shift

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

ECHO Incorporated is searching for a QC Lab Tech to join our team. The QC Lab tech will be involved in first article inspections, QC Special Studies, Root of Cause analysis, Performing Statistical Analysis if it is necessary, perform investigation of quality issues on parts and assist in the calibrations of measuring and test equipment. This person must be able to interpret part drawings according to ASME Y14.5 2009 standard   This person also must be able to effectively communicate vital information to various personnel throughout the organization.

We Offer Immediate Interviews for Qualified Candidates! Apply Today! 

1st Shift M-F 6:45am – 3:00pm. Starting at $19.00 - $22.00/HR depending on experience.

ECHO’s benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 5% 401K match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and Growth Opportunities
• Eligible for a $300 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment if all qualifications are satisfied.
• Eligible for a $300 referral bonus upon referring an employee who successfully completes 90 days of employment.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Perform first article inspections of new parts, revised parts and assemblies using various precision inspection instruments to ensure conformance to ordinary and close tolerances and/or visual requirements.
• Create detailed First Article Inspection reports using the FAI database (SharePoint) and submit these reports to the Quality Control Supervisor / First Article Inspection for review.
• Receive and follow instructions to perform Quality Control Special Studies inspections on a variety of parts and assemblies using various precision inspection instruments.
• Produce detailed reports on Quality Control Special Studies using computer software, such as Microsoft Excel and Windows Paint, and perform statistical analysis if it is necessary and submit these reports to the Quality Control Assurance Supervisor for review.
• Assist in the calibration of inspection instruments such as precision master rings, custom internal gaging devices. Assist in maintaining calibration records of inspection instruments, torque wrenches, scales, calipers etc.
• Aid in quality investigations to determine root cause of quality related issues of parts and assemblies.
• Keep facilities (5S), material and orderly work area.
• Maintain general good housekeeping practices and conform to all safety and quality requirements.
• Perform various other duties and assignments as requested to assist the operation and overall functioning of the department and company.

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5 years of quality control experience with proven proficiency in all aspects of the quality functions in the area assigned.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to properly interpret part drawings according to ASME Y14.5-2009 standard and use various inspection tools (i.e., Micrometers, Calipers, Optical Comparator, CMM, Form tracer, Portable CMM, Visual system, Hardness Tester (Rockwell and Vickers) and various inspection gauges.
• Use of Microsoft Office Suite, have knowledge of trigonometry, GD&T considered a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. 

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Salary : $19 - $22