Quality Technician

SUMMARY 

Responsible for reviewing, validating, and auditing products, materials, procedures, processes, forms, and records Pre/Post Manufacturing to verify they meet Aerospace Quality Standards and Customer expectations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Familiarity with manufacturing principles, inspection techniques, and various typical/precision measuring devices and equipment (i.e. Scales, Rules, Calipers, Micrometers, CMMs, etc.)
• Reads and interprets and reviews blueprints and specifications, including industrial, customer and vendor specifications and requirements
• Manages and performs First Article Inspection (FAI) IAW AS9102 & company procedures
• Performs in-process and final inspection activities
• Performs back-up Receiving Inspection activities
• Manages travel cards by; 
  • Creating new and revising/updating existing travel Cards
  • Reviewing and verifying Product Travel Cards records (Work Orders)
  • Reviewing and validating Product/Experimental Authorizations (PA/XA) and deviations
• Manages Employee Inspection Certified Operator (CO) Program by:
  • Maintaining/updating CO Functions
  • Documenting Internal Escapes
  • Training COs
  • Back-up inspector when COs are not available
  • Performs Age Life Verification Training
• Maintains Quality Assurance (QA) Stamp log
• Maintains Quality Assurance Change Document (QACD) log
• Review and verify Autoclave Cure log and other records/logs
• Maintains Quality and FOD Training records
• Verify inspection templates
• Performs Internal and Process audits
• Assist in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Assist Training technicians and inspectors
• Performs other related duties as required

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may supervise the activities of other nonexempt personnel.

JOB COMPLEXITY

Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to multi-task, focus and maintain attention to detail. Can work with minimal day-to-day Supervision and complete all required tasks. Has a strong technical/mechanical aptitude. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and/or at least six years related experience and/or training.

Preferred Aerospace Manufacturing and or Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and write English. Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to perform basic arithmetic associated manufacturing quality control and assurance requirements. Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. This includes ability to read and use measuring, inspection and testing tools (i.e. rulers, tape measures, Calipers, Micrometers, Electrical Meters, ) and associated arithmetic.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

FAA Airframe or Powerplant (Not Required)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.