Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift

This is a 1st Shift role, the work schedule is : Monday-Friday, 6am-2 : 30pm Pacific Time

SUMMARY

Performs product inspections, using a variety of equipment and techniques. Completes physical testing to verify compliance to company standards for products and processes. Suggests modifications to prevent defects in components or final products.

JOB DUTIES

• Performs daily inspections on finished good products and / or components at various production and QA work areas including receiving, in process and finished goods inspection.
• Writes procedures, Quality Alerts, and quality control inspection checklists to provide quality guidance at point of manufacture and inspectors.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, product management, and production to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Audits production processes, raw materials, and suppliers / vendors to ensure that established quality standards are met.
• Conducts root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities, and / or other quality failures.
• Performs dimensional, visual, and other procedural checks and tests. Tests and checks finished products, subassemblies, component parts where a variety of sizes, shapes, weights, and materials are inspected.
• Performs external and internal on-the-spot product verification to finished-goods or stock parts in identifying bad lots for isolation purposes against the good lot stocks.
• Notifies Lead / Supervisor of inspection failures and / or of tolerances / specifications situations. Performs quality planning, corrective / preventive action, internal and external auditing and develops Standard Work Instructions / Test Procedures as required.
• Assists in training of new inspectors on proper documentation and inspection techniques.
• Create and communicate nonconformances reports for materials and processes that fail to meet the quality standards, review, and approve first piece reports as required and properly handle non-conforming materials in and out of MRB location.
• Assists in the creation and accuracy of test methods for new and existing products to verify compliance to Pelican's Quality Standards.
• Provides assistance to the process engineer in performing trial runs for new products or to existing products noted with functional, dimensional, and cosmetic issues.
• Ensures compliance with formal external quality standards, such as ISO 9001.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and / or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Compensation & Benefits :

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The annual U.S. pay range for this position is listed below. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical / dental / vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401k to eligible employees.

Pelican Products, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.