Description

QUALITY TECHNICIAN (WITH OPERATIONS SUPPORT)

POSITION SUMMARY
This role performs product inspections, supports shipping/receiving, assembles components, and coordinates with vendors to ensure quality and timely deliveries. It also assists the Quality and Manufacturing teams, with potential advancement into a full-time Quality position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

1. Perform detailed quality inspections and verification checks on incoming and outgoing products.
2. Execute shipping and receiving activities, including accurate packaging and documentation.
3. Assemble components and products according to engineering specifications and work instructions.
4. Manage vendor relationships by coordinating part shipments, defining purchase order requirements, and ensuring vendor certifications meet customer standards.
5. Inspect and validate raw materials upon receipt to ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.
6. Provide ongoing support to the Quality and Manufacturing departments, with potential transition into a full-time Quality Department role.
7. Other duties as assigned by management.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required
• 13 years of experience in a manufacturing, machining, or production environment
• Experience with quality inspections or quality assurance processes
• Previous hands-on experience with shipping/receiving, packaging, or warehouse operations
• Familiarity with vendor or supplier management
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
• Basic understanding of CNC machining processes (or willingness to learn)
• Proficiency using measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and thread gauges
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100 (preferred but can be trained)
• Basic computer skills; ability to enter data into ERP/MRP systems, quality records, and shipping systems
• Ability to lift, move, and package materials as required
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong organizational skills for handling incoming materials, outgoing shipments, and quality documentation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective communication with internal teams and external vendors
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain proper documentation
• Problem-solving mindset with willingness to escalate issues when needed
• Dependability, punctuality, and ability to work independently
• United States citizenship required per contractual obligations.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certificate or coursework in manufacturing, machining, quality control, or supply chain preferred
• OSHA forklift certification or material-handling training
• Any relevant quality or inspection training certificates

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

Climate controlled shop

 TRAVEL

Multi-site position.  Will require travel up to 30% of the time.

 POSITION TYPE

This is a full-time, hourly position.

HIRING PREFERENCE

Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with Waséyabek Development Company policy. We are committed to making merit-based hiring decisions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, height or weight, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

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