Quality Assurance Technician - Military Veterans

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join a metals manufacturing team in Lake Mary, Florida.





Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician


Salary Range: Up to $18.00 per hour  or more (based on experience) (Salary is discussed in the interview)


Type of Position: Full-time/ Temp to perm


Schedule: 2nd shift Monday – Friday 2:30pm – 11:00pm

• Read production paperwork and blueprints to determine specified manufacturing requirements.
  
  
• Assess supplied materials to ensure they meet production requirements and specifications.
  
  
• Remove cut pieces from production sheets and inspect for defects related to laser cutting, including edge quality and surface nonconformities.
  
  
• Fill out production paperwork and timekeeping records, including In-Process and Final Audit Reports.
  
  
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area in compliance with 6S housekeeping standards.
  
  
• Wear required safety equipment and follow all safety policies and procedures.
  
  
• Accurately fill out production tags for identification and traceability of parts produced.
  
  
• Monitor calibration of equipment used within the department.
  
  
• Conduct floor inspections, shipping & receiving, and source and final inspections while maintaining records and logs.
  
  
• Participate in internal audits of the Quality Management System (QMS) under the direction of a lead auditor.
  
  
• Assist in determining root causes of defects and participate in the Corrective/Preventive Action process using the 8D methodology.
  
  
• Provide on-the-job training to new staff as needed, ensuring adherence to quality procedures and standards.
  
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the quality department.
  
  

• Education: 2-year degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  
  
• Experience: 1-5 years in a Quality Engineering/Technician discipline; 1-2 years of supervisory experience is a plus.
  
  
• Computer Skills: Proficient in CAD, Microsoft Office, and SPC-based software.
  
  
• Special Requirements:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Proficient in GD&T, blueprint reading, and knowledgeable about SPC, PPAP submissions including FMEA, GAGE R&R, and Control Plan creation.
    
    
  • Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes including stamping, laser, CNC punch, press brake, and welding.
    
    
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
    
    
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and present findings to management.
    
    
  
  
  

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
  
• Regularly required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear.
  
  
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
  
  
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  
  

• The work environment may expose the employee to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme weather conditions.
  
  
• The noise level is typically moderate, and temperature and humidity extremes similar to ambient outside conditions may be encountered.