Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician - St. Pete, FL
2nd or 3rd Shift - Immediate Opportunity!
An exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team at our Saint Petersburg, FL manufacturing facility.  As a member and representative of the Quality Assurance department, this individual’s primary function is to perform 100% quality inspections on product for customer shipments and support Manufacturing Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform functional quality tests on material accurately, and in a timely and efficient manner. 
• Record and report result of inspections, failure analysis, material discrepancies, and defect data using SAP, and other related databases as needed.
• Perform detailed visual inspection of material to determine product quality where limits may not be clearly defined. 
• Appropriate timely and efficient movement and disposition of material and movement of acceptable product into use.
• Coordination with Production line technicians and/or supervisors when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits / specifications or when nonconformances are noted.
• Make recommendation on disposition of questionable product.
• Data collection, analysis, and creation of presentation material for metric reporting and trending.
• Perform root cause failure analysis and disposition of returned material.
• Creation of work instructions for inspection and product / process improvements.
• Work with suppliers / vendors to ensure that quality components are being shipped.
• Act as a liaison between Quality and other functional departments.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Good to proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Good organizational, listening, and verbal / written communication skills with demonstrated ability to follow instructions and processes.
• Able to be proactive and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of Quality concepts and terminology such as ISO 9000.
• Basic understanding of engineering and manufacturing terminology and processes.
• Proficiency in quality inspection practices, technique, and use of handheld gages.
• Able to comprehend engineering drawings and specifications.
• Able to interact and communicate with all levels of staff.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 1 year of experience within manufacturing/production/quality environment
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Can work in a Team Environment and autonomously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or Quality/Mechanical/Electrical Technician Certification
• Experience with Calipers and Measuring Devices
• Knowledge of SAP.

Work Environment:

• Required to lift a minimum of 40lbs.
• Ability to have a wide range of movement to be able to move material within facility.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Excessive noise due to high foot-traffic, assembly equipment and/or forklifts
• Hiring for 2nd and 3rd Shifts - 1:45p-10p / 9:45p-6a), flexible to work on Saturdays.