Quality Technician I

Laars Heating Systems Company in Rochester, NH is seeking a Quality Technician who will report to the Quality Manager and provide support for daily QA activities as required. The Quality Technician I will be responsible for ensuring LAARS’ follows and maintains customer and company quality standards throughout the manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished product.  This individual maintains a well-organized, clean and orderly environment, consistent with LAARS’, 6S philosophy.       

Job Responsibilities include:

• Reviews and approves testing reports received from third-party laboratories.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the latest ASME regulations and relevant codes for processes, materials, and products.
• Accurately processes inbound return goods from multiple customer locations; evaluating the products, preparing and processing documentation and managing, updating and archiving all return transactions.
• Receives and inspects Returned product to assign disposition, checking for quality and condition of product to determine return category.
• Must be familiar and competent with the use of metrology hand tools.
• Support corporate philosophies and procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Collaborates with the MRB Team with the disposition of nonconforming materials / product including customer returns as well as internal product.
• Ability to do mechanical inspections using gages, and small test fixtures.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by Quality Manager.

 Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Quality/inspection Plans
• Strong math skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift to 35 pounds.
• Knowledge of M2K or other ERP systems. (Inventory moves, RGA processing etc.)

Education and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent required, technical education preferred
• 5 years working in similar position
• Knowledge of ASME Section II and Section IV, preferred 

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and overall computer skills.
• Time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized with outstanding attention to detail.
• Individual who is creative and offers new ideas.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility to work in a changing environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.