Quality Technician I

Ability to effectively work in a team oriented atmosphere to establish and maintain effective quality systems as well as taking appropriate corrective action to continually improve. Participates in Corrective Action Teams (CAT) and/or High Performance Teams (HPT) and assists in identification of root causes and corrective actions.

Quality Technician
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Duration: 6+ Months
Schedule: M F | 5:00am 1:30pm
Pay Range: $27 - $30 per hour

Years of Experience (Required): 4+ years
Must Haves:
Exposure to FAA 8130 tags
Able to read blueprints/drawings
Experience with gauges, calipers, torque range, filler gauges, lead partitions gauges, micrometers
Experience with ISO 9001 standards, as well as Aero Space Standards like AS9100 use on aviation, space and defense organizations.
Successful and comfortable engaging with auditors to support AS9100/ISO compliance activities.
Experience doing first articles (FAI) in accordance with the Aerospace Standards AS9102.
Preferred Certifications: Geometrical Dimensional Tolerancing (GD&T) described in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.5 standards, ISO 9001, AS9100/ISO, AS9102 Standards

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Assists in the development and improvement of the incoming and outgoing inspection process.
2. Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and other related documentation.
3. Interacts with internal customers to accurately document quality issues.
4. Documents and maintains nonconformance reports and effectively communicates issue.
5. Enters transactions to appropriately move material and creates Non-Conforming Material Report (NCMR) to detail the reasons. Assigns action items to appropriate person and follows up on resolution.
6. Participates in Corrective Action Teams (CAT) and/or High Performance Teams (HPT) and assists in identification of root causes and corrective actions.
7. Inspects material returned from customers; dispositions, and submits credit requests timely.
8. Maintains, controls, updates, and distributes quality system documentation.
9. Follows established safety and environmental policies, procedures and methods applicable to the work environment.
10. Performs other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates in Applied Science degree or a high school diploma with equivalent experience

SKILLS:
Ability to follow directions with an attention to detail.
Working knowledge of part drawings and appropriate tools to measure features.
Basic electrical knowledge for testing functionality of electrical components.
Knowledge of inspection techniques, quality/statistical tools, instruments/equipment, and general business operations.
Computer skills including MS Office, Lotus Notes and ability to learn business systems.
Ability to effectively communicate to team members and leaders.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to effectively work in a team oriented atmosphere to establish and maintain effective quality systems as well as taking appropriate corrective action to continually improve.