Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $23.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
job training
Employee assistance program

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a specialized manufacturing and quality assurance company located in La Vergne, Tennessee, dedicated to delivering high-quality products through precise testing, calibration, and quality control processes. This company operates in the industrial manufacturing sector, focusing on ensuring that raw materials and finished products meet stringent specifications by implementing thorough quality assurance measures. They are committed to maintaining excellence in their products and services by integrating state-of-the-art equipment and technical expertise to uphold quality standards throughout production and post-production stages.

The position available is for a Quality Technician, a pivotal role within the company’s Quality Assurance department. The Quality Technician will be responsible for a range of critical activities including creating documentation, sampling, testing, calibrating, and verifying equipment along with performing in-process auditing activities. This role is vital to maintaining the integrity of the production process and ensuring all products are compliant with pre-set quality specifications. The Quality Technician will manage records related to calibrated instruments and defective equipment reports, ensuring these records are accurate and up to date.

In addition to documentation and testing tasks, the Quality Technician will handle requests for quotes related to equipment repair, draft purchase requests for equipment and services, and develop and maintain quality metrics and records, which are essential for continuous improvement and performance tracking. Preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment is another important duty, helping to guarantee that testing instruments remain in good working condition and provide reliable results. Acting as a liaison between the Quality Assurance and Production Departments, the individual will ensure smooth communication and coordination to address quality concerns promptly.

Located in La Vergne, Tennessee, this full-time role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers within a company that values precision, accountability, and quality control. The company encourages technical expertise alongside teamwork and proactive problem-solving. Salary discussions are open and reflect the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Working in this position, the Quality Technician will have access to cutting-edge testing equipment such as multimeters, thermogravimetric analyzers, and melt flow indexers among others. This hands-on role is ideal for candidates with a technical background and previous experience in quality control environments, particularly those familiar with mechanical measuring tools and standard quality management software suites.

Job Requirements

  • At least 2+ years of professional working experience
  • Some formal trade or technical school is preferred, not required
  • Proven working experience reviewing numerical calculations, reading and understanding technical instructions, and interpreting technical drawings, tables, and graphs
  • Proven working experience defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
  • Prior working experience using test equipment
  • Prior working knowledge of mechanical measuring gauges
  • Prior working experience with computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Job Qualifications

  • At least 2+ years of professional working experience
  • Proven working experience reviewing numerical calculations, reading and understanding technical instructions, and interpreting technical drawings, tables, and graphs
  • Proven working experience defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
  • Prior working experience using test equipment
  • Prior working knowledge of mechanical measuring gauges
  • Prior working experience with computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Job Duties

  • Receive and assist in processing Material Return Authorizations (MRAs)
  • Independently observe, measure, test, analyze, or otherwise inspect and verify raw materials and finished products to ensure specifications are met
  • Assist Quality Manager in identifying non-conformance causes and assist in non-conformance dispositioning by utilizing skills and technical research
  • Complete Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCM)
  • Use test equipment such as multimeter, thermogravimetric analyzer, differential scanning calorimeter, moisture analyzer, melt flow indexer, tensile tester, precision scales, HiPot tester, and megaohm meter to verify functional conformance of products and/or raw material components
  • Use generalized or specific QC/Engineering test instructions, procedures, schematics, and layout drawings to check, test, and inspect components and finished products
  • Use micrometers, calipers, and pin/plug gauges to inspect dimensional parameters and verify instruments
  • Complete required portions of the various inspection forms and reports while performing inspection and test procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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