Quality Assurance Technician

Summary: Quality Assurance will work as part of the Quality Team with the Quality and Compliance Managers. The position will perform duties to assist in ensuring LaCroix is meeting the requirements and regulations set forth by our customers and regulating bodies such as ISO ITAR OSHA and AS9100. Quality Assurance will be required to independently work on projects assigned by the Quality Manager and Compliance/Safety Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable quality standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable Export Control standards and regulations.
• Fluent in the use of precision hand tools gages optical comparator measuring microscope autocollimator and advanced metrology equipment listed below.
• Perform and document monthly calibration of precision tools and advanced metrology.
• Assist Quality Manager with creation and customer portal entry of First Article Inspections (FAI’s).
• Perform First Article Inspections using Excel Discus and / or Net-Inspect Software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints including GD&T.
• Perform Internal ISO 9001-2015 audits.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Assist Compliance/Safety Manager safety training.
• Assist with producing new IWS.

Metrology Equipment:

Trioptics White Light Interferometer Xonox CT Gage Xonox SAG Gauge Drop Indicators Micrometers Dial Indicators Digital Microscope Optical Comparator Savvy Surface Quality System Digital Microscope Autocollimator Laser Interferometers etc.

Export Control Requirements:

Due to export control laws and regulations the Quality Assurance Technician must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. Current Green Card Holder).

Competency:

• Strong problem solving and technical skills.
• Must be able to communicate both orally and written.
• Work with a team of other employees and/or management to resolve issues or to complete required forms for Quality and Compliance.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Works with integrity and ethically.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions blueprints and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit stand and walk.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because a working in this position under the influence of drugs or alcohol including medical marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety which includes but is not limited to working with flammable materials operating repairing maintaining or monitoring machinery or motor vehicles.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran Employer