Summary
A small, hands-on manufacturing team is seeking a
Production & Quality Assistant to support production, testing, inventory, documentation, and general organization.
Key Responsibilities- Run functional tests on boards, cables, keypads, and power supplies; label and record results.
- Pick parts kits and prepare components (cutting wire/tubing, prepping spacers, removing hardware).
- Maintain inventory counts; flag low stock; reconcile physical counts.
- Organize paper records; scan and structure electronic files; help design better filing systems.
- Document defects clearly
- Keep benches and work areas organized; box finished items; print labels; assist with small projects.
This is a direct-hire, full-time position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is commensurate with experience, starting at $21 per hour. This is a small company, and the benefits package is negotiated to fit the employee. They offer paid federal holidays, a paid time off policy built on mutual trust rather than an accrued bank of days, and the possibility of qualifying for a company-sponsored SIMPLE IRA.
Required Qualifications- Clear spoken and written English; confident raising issues.
- Detail-oriented; follows written instructions exactly.
- Comfortable with computers, data entry, scanning, and writing procedures.
- Manual dexterity and good near vision for small components.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Preferred- Degree or practical experience in engineering, electronics, repair, quality, or process disciplines.
- Exposure to 8D, root cause analysis, corrective action, ISO 9001.
- Experience with work instructions, SOPs, 5S, lean, or inventory/document systems.
- Ability to read a bill of materials or simple assembly drawing.