Quality Assurance Technician - All Shifts Available

Quality Assurance Technician Job Description Job Title QA Technician I – Assembly Base Salary Range Industry Job Title QA Technician I – Assembly Department Quality Minimum $ 51,000 Classification Non-Exempt Midpoint $ 58,100 Career Level Technical Maximum $ 65,100 Grade G4 Target Bonus Location Pomfret Center, CT or assign facility Reports to Quality Leader or Plant Manager Scope Performs hands-on inspection and testing of assembled products, components, and related records. Quality Assurance Technician – Pomfret, CT Available Shifts: 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM — 3 openings 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM — 2 openings 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM — 1 opening All shifts include a ½-hour lunch. Position Summary / Essential Function The essential function of the QA Technician I - Assembly is to verify that assembled products and components conform to drawings, work instructions, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards. The position performs in-process and final inspection, functional or load-related testing where trained and authorized, traceability verification, and nonconformance documentation. Key Duties and Responsibilities Inspect components, setups, work in process, and completed assemblies for dimensions, workmanship, configuration, identification, and traceability. Review bills of material, routers, drawings, work instructions, and customer requirements before acceptance. Perform approved functional, proof, or other product tests using established equipment and procedures where trained and authorized. Verify measuring and test equipment is within calibration status before use. Document inspection and test results and maintain objective evidence of product acceptance. Identify, contain, and document nonconforming product and support corrective action investigations. Provide timely feedback to assemblers and supervisors regarding defects, recurring conditions, and acceptance criteria. Support first-piece, process audit, and continuous improvement activities. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of manufacturing, assembly, inspection, or quality experience. Ability to document results accurately and use computer-based quality records. Preferred Qualifications Technical training in mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or quality. Experience with cable, wire rope, lifting, rigging, or fabricated assemblies. Skills and Requirements Ability to interpret assembly drawings, bills of material, tolerances, and work instructions. Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and applicable test equipment. Understanding of workmanship standards, traceability, and control of nonconforming product. Ability to work safely around assembly and test operations. Physical and Work Environment Requirements This position operates in office, laboratory, warehouse, and/or active manufacturing environments. The employee may regularly stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle inspection and measurement equipment, communicate, and move among work areas. The role may require lifting or moving materials consistent with assigned inspection duties, observing production activity, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Specific physical demands may vary by assignment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law. This description identifies the essential functions of the position but is not intended to list every physical activity or working condition. Benefits Subject to the terms, eligibility requirements, and amendment provisions of the applicable plans and policies: 401(k) with company match Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Pre-Employment Drug Testing All applicants who are offered a position with the Company will be required to successfully complete a post-offer drug screening, where permitted by applicable law and in accordance with Company policy. At-Will Employment Employment with the Company is at will. Either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job description creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will employment relationship. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.