We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Inspector / Manufacturing Technician with a passion for quality, problem-solving, and hands-on manufacturing! This hybrid role involves inspecting, testing, and ensuring product compliance with precise GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) requirements, while also assembling lift assemblies and subassemblies to print specifications. You'll utilize various inspection techniques, read and interpret drawings, verify certifications, conduct tests, maintain accurate records, and support the assembly of lift products.
About You: You're a mechanically inclined problem-solver who enjoys working with your hands while maintaining high quality standards. You have strong attention to detail, good computer skills, and the ability to quickly learn different customer submission portals such as Exostar, P2P, and Net-Inspect. You're comfortable reading drawings and specifications, working with tools and production equipment, and learning new inspection and assembly processes. Most importantly, you are excited about quality, manufacturing, and growing professionally with a supportive company!
Key Responsibilities
- Reads and interprets standard drawings, specifications, assembly prints, and material requisitions for inspection and assembly of parts, equipment, fixtures, and lift products.
- Verifies certification of processes and materials on incoming products as required. Consults with Senior Inspectors and/or Quality Systems Manager on acceptance standards and conveyance of quality issues.
- Selects products for tests at specified stages in the production process and tests products for qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical characteristics.
- Utilizes GD&T for dimensional requirements.
- Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
- Records test data and inspection records and meets with Source Inspectors as required. Evaluates data and writes reports to accept or reject parts in accordance with Company procedures and customer requirements.
- Identifies, reports, or corrects problems with equipment, materials, products, or procedures and recommends modifications of existing procedures to achieve optimum quality within limits of Company capability.
- Reads drawings and material lists to assemble lift assemblies and subassemblies to print specifications.
- Installs gates, windows, motors, switches, handles, and other components required to complete lift assemblies.
- Operates hand tools, power tools, machines, and other equipment used in the production and assembly of lifts.
- Completes paperwork and documentation quickly and accurately with minimal direction from Supervisor or Senior Inspector(s).
- Maintains a clean and safe work area and reports or corrects unsafe conditions.
- Very good computer skills are required.
- Ensures that all QMS (Quality Management Systems) procedures are followed.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required.
- Previous experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, mechanical assembly, machining, or a related environment preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and knowledge of quality assurance procedures preferred.
- Experience reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, assembly prints, and technical documents.
- Effective English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in reading, interpreting documents, and writing reports.
- Mathematical aptitude for calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and manufacturing equipment preferred.
- Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform various production and inspection tasks.
- Experience with GD&T preferred.
- Experience with running and/or programming a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) preferred.
DRUG AND NICOTINE SCREEN/TEST REQUIREMENT: Any job offer is contingent on the candidate successfully passing a drug and nicotine screening.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT: Any job offer is contingent upon the successful passing of a complete background check.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Please note that this is an on-site role, and remote work arrangements are not available. Candidates must be willing and able to work at our facility during designated working hours.
About Us
AGM Container Controls, Inc., was founded in 1955 and is a growing family of brands delivering a wide range of products and solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing, and Accessibility Markets. AGM was the first company to design breather valves for Hughes Aircraft missile containers!
We are an active member of our local community. AGM supports the local Tucson community where we are headquartered and supports numerous charities and events throughout the year. In 2009, AGM was recognized with the national U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "America's Best Small Business of the Year" award.
What we offer:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
- Life insurance for you, your spouse, and your child(ren).
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan - a retirement plan you can grow with!
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - become an AGM employee-owner and share in the benefits.
- Traditional or Roth 401(k).
- Arizona 529 Education Savings plan with startup gift and company matching!
- Paid Time Off.
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year - go back to school on us!
- Performance review after 90 days of employment with up to a 5% wage increase!
- Wage increases based on performance and completion of higher education, given every six months.
- Quarterly and annual profit-sharing bonuses!
- Monthly work anniversary recognition, spirit and pastry days - and an annual company picnic.
- Summer employment opportunities for family members who are students!