Quality Control Technician- Aerospace (2nd Shift)
Poly6
Burlington, MA
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SKILLS
Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Educational Technology, English Language, Exceeded Sales Goal, Eye Diseases/Disorders, Government Regulations, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Import/Export, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Debugging, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Technical Drawing, Testing, United States Citizen, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Burlington, MA
POSTED
Today
Job Summary:
As part of manufacturing process operations, the Quality Control Technician is responsible for hands-on inspection of manufactured parts in a fast-paced ceramics-parts production environment. This role is responsible for identifying visual and dimensional defects using magnification tools and ensuring that all parts meet strict quality and compliance standards.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Interpret and follow written work instructions, technical drawings, and SOPs to ensure product compliance with specifications.
- Work with minimal supervision to identify nonconforming materials and escalate findings according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory or customer quality standards.
- Perform visual inspections using a magnifying glass or microscope for extended periods to detect surface, cosmetic, or structural defects in highly intricate and delicate ceramic parts.
- Accurately record and report defects into a MES (Manufacturing Execution System) system to ensure a high degree of data integrity.
- Achieve team production and efficiency goals by meeting or exceeding operational and quality standards.
- Communicate effectively with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring defects or process gaps.
- Maintain adherence to 6Sstandards by ensuring quality inspection areas are clean, organized, and compliant with safety and operational procedures.
- Follow all PPE safety rules and policies such as use of safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, lab coats , etc as designated.
- Work cross functionally to perform ad-hoc duties as assigned to promote a culture of teamwork and efficiency.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control laws (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to comply with applicable government regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent certification/work experience in quality control/inspection role in a production environment.
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment in a quality control or inspection role, or other applicable industry related work experience.
- Strong attention to visual detail, including the ability to perform inspections under magnification for prolonged periods on highly detailed parts or assemblies.
- High level of dexterity to work on detailed surfaces that with small hand movements.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Proven ability or familiarity with SOPs, work instructions, and inspection documentation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Occasional flexibility regarding schedule for potential staggered shifts to meet production demand preferred.
- Ability to speak, read, understand, and adhere to work instructions and standard operating procedures in English.
- Ability to engage closely with engineers to develop and execute experiments as requested.
- Experience in pharma, bio, med device, defense, or aerospace manufacturing or related experience with highly detailed quality inspection preferred.
- Ability to pass standard vision and hearing test as part of pre-employment testing.
- Comfortable performing work in a manufacturing production area.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods using fine visual inspection tools with magnification.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols is required.
- Ability to handle, adjust and transport fragile manufactured parts regularly across the production floor
- Bonus program eligibility
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Candidates must pass pre-employment background check and drug test prior to employment.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. The company may revise the job description at any time in response to business needs.
This position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these US export laws without sponsorship for an export license.
Poly6 is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, color, genetic information, religion, sex, veteran status, or national origin. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Human Reources at 339-234-9338, or laura.tambone@poly6.com in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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