QA Tech 1st Shift (6:45am3:00pm)

Job SummaryThe QA Technician II inspects materials and products for conformance to specifications, using variable, fixed, or preset measuring equipment.Shift information:1st shift - 6:45am-3:00pm Monday through FridayOvertime and weekend shifts may be scheduled based on business needs.Overtime is paid after 8 consecutive hours in a single shift or after 40 total hours worked in a week.Training will occur during 1st shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)Pay Information:$19-$22.00/hour. Overtime will be paid at time and one-half the regular rate for all hours worked over eight hours in a day, and for more than 40 hours in one weekExperience * Three to five years related experience and/or training REQUIRED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Job Duties * Compares product with parts list, blueprints, specifications, or sample model to ensure completion and correctness of the assembly or subassemblies. * Verifies specified dimensions using proper test equipment and procedures. * Identifies rejected parts with prescribed methods. * Tests products for structural flaws. * Maintains records on all defects and number of parts rejected. * Uses statistical sampling plans when required to conduct inspections. * Assists in training new technicians, when required. * Responsible for general housekeeping of work area. * Interacts with customers as required. * Assist engineers during investigations of failures (root cause analysis) as required. * Demonstrates Harmacs core values of honesty, integrity, and respect * Other duties as assigned.Impact * Monitors inspections to ensure compliance of processes and testing required to maintain quality and reliability of products. * Recommends improvements to Quality Assurance processes, QAS's, and manufacturing processes. * Communicates with direct supervisor and PMT groups to make necessary changes to audits/inspections.Safety Responsibilities * Following all rules, regulations, and procedures set forth in the safety manual. * Promoting safety awareness throughout the workplace. * Alerting supervisors to any safety hazards they discover. * Wearing appropriate, proper protective equipment whenever required. * Using guards on tools and machinery whenever required. * Following proper lifting techniques using legs and not the back. * Operating any vehicles, equipment, tools, or machines only if they are authorized to do so. * Reporting any injury or loss immediately to the supervisor/team lead. * Promoting a positive attitude about safety and never performing any unsafe practice that could place the employee or others in danger. * Providing information to their immediate supervisor if a better and safer procedure can be implemented in performing any operation. * Independent Judgment * 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.Analysis/Problem Solving * Ability to use common sense and knowledge of industry to handle daily questions/issues from workers, managers, customers, etc. * Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. * Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. * Ability to troubleshoot inspection equipment/instrument interactions using reference materials available (STM, SOP, Operators Manual).Communication * Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. * Ability to write short correspondence. * Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Skills/Technical Skills *