Quality Assurance Technician

Nesco Resource is seeking a 2nd shift Quality Assurance Technician for our client in the Albany, NY area.

Pay Range: $21-22/hr

Schedule: 3pm-11:30pm Monday through Friday

Position Overview
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for assessing and maintaining quality of new and existing products.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Part and process inspection to support production quality by:
  • Completing pre-kiln inspections (Final pre-firing approval)
  • Inspecting parts (frozen, green and fired as required) for critical-to-quality features (dimensions, casting quality, surface quality, etc.) using drawings and process cards.
• In support of the Tooling Inspection Report (TIR) process
• In support quality planning requirements generated internally or from customer POs
• Review manufacturing (forming, patching, kiln loading) for correct process and to highlight and assist with corrections/improvements
• Communicate findings to team leader and participate in communication with manufacturing, engineering, etc. as required
• Support/train QC inspectors with critical inspection tasks and/or in addressing inspection questions
• Investigate quality issues by assisting with process challenges and improvements:
  • Participating in the development of specific test and measurement requirements, carrying them out and reporting results.
  • Following detailed test plans & proposing plan modifications based on data for specific projects
• Assist in implementing process control methods and tools in production
• Assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives as required
• Conduct quality ISO audits as required
• Be generally aware of and watch out for quality issues as they arise and help in resolving and communicating these.
• Other related tasks as required
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• All other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Able to interpret technical drawings and use measurement equipment
  • Identify critical characteristics & dimensions
  • Measure critical characteristics & dimensions
• Strong interaction and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated motivation to
  • learn new technical skills
  • seek and accept challenges and responsibility
  • ensure adherence to processes through collaboration with operators and leads
• Able to use MS Office software (Word and Excel)
• Able & willing to learn and use software associated to measurement tools.
• Ability to report results in a technical format, using averages, means, etc.

Knowledge of or willing to learn basic statistical parameters

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.