Quality Assurance Technician

Isovolta Inc. is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to enhance our growing, dynamic team. If you have an eye for detail and art, read on about this great opportunity.

Position Summary:

Multi-Tasking position requires exceptional decision-making skills and accurate interpretation of process parameters. Personnel are required to support the company’s business objectives by assisting in the control of products, procedures and raw materials. QA Technician performs receiving inspection, final inspection, first article inspection, validation testing, transactions in the ERP system, reviews and updates documents.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Awareness of safety for self and others (i.e. reporting accidents, safe lifting and material handling techniques, demonstrates understanding of material safety data sheets).
• Performs testing on raw materials and final products to assure conformance to customer, internal and federal regulatory requirements as required.
• Produce samples and/or test coupons for qualification and certification testing.
• Maintains the equipment calibration system by performing actual calibration on calipers, micrometers, thermocouples etc. and keeping current all related data.
• Performs receiving, in-process and final inspection on both procured and manufactured materials.
• Assists in completing material review board objectives by corrective action follow-up and carrying out discrepant material dispositions (internal complaints).
• Performs First Article Inspections.
• Performs internal audits per ISO 9001 and AS9100 as required.
• Performs SAP transactions as required.

Secondary Functions:

• Satisfy clean-room environment restrictions, employee handbook, policies, program and procedures.
• Cooperation as a team member. Able to work independently after receiving daily instruction.
• Keep equipment and work-area clean and organized.
• Perform additional duties when designated by Quality Assurance Manager and CEO.

Job Scope:

Performs duties with supervision from Quality Manager, operate from specific and definite directions and instructions. Decisions are of a routine nature made within the prescribed operating guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Contacts are primarily internal with an occasional outside contact that might be responsible for equipment maintenance or calibration. QA Technician communicates with all departments internally with the main contacts being Logistics, Sales, Purchasing, Production.

Specific Job Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret processes, manufacturing specifications, operation of equipment and safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with co-workers and management personnel. Able to speak and hear instructions and emergency procedures.
• Ability to smell in the event of an emergency situation.
• Able to handle multiple tasks, define problems. Able to understand and follow instructions.
• Able to travel to work stations and use personal protective equipment without assistance.
• Understanding and experience with spreadsheets and basic word processing.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in a related major preferred.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO9001, AS9100 etc.) required.
• ASQ membership/certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions:

Works on manufacturing floor; exposed to chemicals, temperature variations, machinery and minimal noise. Must wear personal protective gear when handling chemicals. Contact with other manufacturing and administrative personnel. Must be able to work overtime when needed. High awareness of safety issues.