Quality Assurance Technician 1

Apply Description Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day. Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shifts Pay: $24 - $32 *depending on experience As an employee of Wagstaff, you’ll enjoy: Paid non-working holidays Monthly, site-wide BBQs Up to 8% retirement contribution Annual bonus program 1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day Family-friendly, company-wide events To review our full benefits summary, please visit https://www.wagstaff.com/Wagstaff/Careers.htm Want to learn more about Wagstaff? Join us for a virtual tour! https://www.careerexplorenw.org/fieldtrip?tour=Wagstaff Job Summary Ensure that quality standards are met by assessing products and processes to specific criteria using defined processes. Participate in the improvement of quality standard processes as they pertain to manufactured products, team and company processes and procedures, the plant, and employees. Primary Job Responsibilities Inspect, audit, and report on materials, services, processes, and products using measuring instruments and techniques to ensure conformance with the company quality standards Enter data and maintain paper and electronic quality records where required Represent Wagstaff and the Quality Assurance Team when interacting with co-workers, auditors, customers, suppliers and visitors Communicate with co-workers, customers and suppliers on quality-related issues as directed by the QA Manager, and/ or supervising or lead Inspection Technician Abide by company policies Participate in conducting internal and supplier quality audits and surveys Participates in problem solving and continuous improvement projects (Corrective Action and Preventive Action teams) Assists in statistical studies and analysis In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required Other duties as assigned Requirements High School diploma or GED Ability to read blue prints and apply the use of mechanical inspection tools and techniques Two (2) years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, machining, or aluminum industry Working Environment While performing the duties of this job, work is performed primarily in an adequately lit, well ventilated, climate controlled general office environment. Close computer work is regularly required. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The noise level in the general office environment is usually moderate. This job may require occasional or more frequent interaction with employees on the manufacturing shop floor. While on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with shop floor managers/employees may be necessary before entering the shop floor, and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required on the shop floor. The noise level on the shop floor is often loud. Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff. Wagstaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Salary Description $23.40-$31.66HR