Quality Technician

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies, and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary The Technician Quality III is responsible for product quality support, execution of continuous improvement projects, supplier quality development, and development of improved quality metrics.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering specifications, and third-party specifications to obtain product information such as specified material, surface finish, and dimensions.
• Performs testing and evaluation of material in the production process and test products for a variety of qualities such as dimensions and mechanical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures when required.
• Contributes to failure analysis and root cause investigation as required.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into a computer for analysis.
• Assists in the development and implementation of standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Application of the proper metrology practices and gauge selection in regard to the development of Quality Inspection Plans.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• US Citizenship is Required.
• Capable in using all hand-held measuring devices (Calipers, Micrometer, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, and product information.
• Proficiency with writing reports and creating graphs and charts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Fully versed with ANSI Y-14.5 Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Capable of operating a CMM/FARO Arm.
• Good understanding of Quality Management Systems (AS-9100 preferred).
• Ability to communicate and/or present information to others.

Travel and Physical Requirements

• 10% Travel Requirement.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms.
• This position requires the ability to lift, bend, or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs.

Benefits Highlights

• Healthcare: Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage. Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections. Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes. Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available. On-site wellness clinic.
• Paid Benefits: Competitive compensation. 401k program to plan for your future with company match (75% up to 8% + 1% Employer contribution). Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick). Paid parental leave. Adoption assistance. Fertility and family building assistance.
• Additional Benefits: Flexible work schedules available based on position (980 schedule providing every other Friday off). 58s, 410s, 312s. Lifestyle spending account. Perks at work. Generous employee referral program. Tuition reimbursement. Voluntary benefits available (longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options).

These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans, Disabled Accessibility. Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at AccessibilitySparton.com.

Disclaimer This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.