Quality Technician

job summary:

A Quality Technician is needed for a multinational corporation that produces mirrors as well as a variety of construction, high-performance, and other materials in the Garden Grove, CA area. This is a Quality Assurance technician role in a highly regulated manufacturing environment using precision gauges and blueprints to perform detailed inspections, document compliance, and ensure all products meet strict aerospace, medical, or automotive standards.

location: Garden Grove, California

job type: Contract

salary: $18 – 23 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: High School

responsibilities:

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections for raw materials and finished products.

• Conduct both visual and dimensional inspections using handheld gauges and precision measurement equipment.

• Read and interpret complex blueprint drawings, customer specifications, and material certifications.

• Review manufacturing, shipping, and receiving documentation for 100% accuracy and compliance.

• Generate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).

• Execute product audits on final packaged goods and associated work order documentation.

• Perform data entry, scan records, and manage general document control within MRP and Access databases.

• Test raw materials for mechanical and physical properties within a materials test lab.

• Create comprehensive certification packages and inspection reports for customers.

• Interface directly with customer source inspectors and manage data within customer portals.

• Support high-level quality activities including MRB, return investigations, and customer audits.

Skills:

• Ability to use handheld gauges and other measurement devices safely and appropriately.

• Must demonstrate knowledge of inspection techniques and familiarity with sampling plans.

• Demonstrates proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and customer specifications.

• Ability to read, understand, translate and clearly communicate customer requirements both verbally and in writing.

• Must be able to multitask and work in a face-paced environment

• Basic computer proficiency in MS Word/Excel and good math skills.

• strong interpersonal, teamwork, organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written).

• Familiarity with using a variety of databases preferred (MRP, Document Control Databases, Access Databases).

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 2 years previous work experience in a Quality or Production role, performing inspections and using gauges.

• Minimum of 2 years previous work experience in a regulated industry (Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Device).

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: High School

skills: