Quality Control Technician

Solid Sealing Technology (SST) designs and manufactures small-scale electrical components used around the world. Our parts are found in many types of industrial, medical, and research facilities, and you will work with technologies used on equipment like energy storage systems, MRI machines, and particle accelerators. We have even sent parts to Mars! NASA's Mars Insight Mission uses components made right here in Watervliet, NY.

Our role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong mathematical or technical skills who is eager to grow their career within a specialized manufacturing company.

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for providing quality control and assurance throughout all phases of the production process by inspecting and testing incoming and outgoing products for conformance to established specifications and compliance with regulatory requirements. Utilizes inspection checklists, measuring devices, and testing equipment to evaluate the quality, accuracy, and precision of products. The Quality Control Technician also performs various administrative duties associated with the operation of the company’s quality system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads drawings; work instructions and referenced procedures to determine requirements.
• Performs dimensional and visual inspection and basic electrical and mechanical testing on products received from suppliers and on internally processed products to be shipped to customers. Includes use of:

• Basic hand measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and automated Vision Inspection System.
• High voltage electrical test system.

• Uses observation and testing to identify faults in materials and manufacturing process.
• Compares results of inspections and tests to company’s quality standards; reports the results to supervisor for final analysis and action steps.
• Generates inspection reports and certifications for customers.
• Records logs, charts, and forms detailing quality levels, inspection data, and results of special quality studies for review by supervisor, and other production staff.
• Records completion of work steps, rework, and scrap transactions, in computer system.
• Participates in activities in response to quality issues to achieve root-cause solutions and recurrence prevention.
• Documents and properly handles nonconforming material.
• Consults with supervisor to determine appropriate recommendations and remedies for questionable products.
• Routes parts to other operations according to work instructions.
• Participate in various types of audits (product, process, equipment, department) in relation to adherence to Safety and Quality Processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, along with at least one year of experience in quality control inspecting manufactured products.
• Technical school education with a mathematics emphasis preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical documents such as drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Ability to understand the products and processes being inspected.
• Ability to use measuring tools and electronic inspection equipment.
• Thorough attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• High level of manual dexterity.
• Outstanding mathematical skills and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as needed to complete reports.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Annualized Salary: $41,600-$52,000 per year ($20-25 per hour)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional overtime work.

Benefits

Solid Sealing Technology offers comprehensive benefits for full-time positions, and many begin on first day of employment.

• Generous Holidays, Vacation and Paid Sick Leave
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Matched 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Profit Sharing and Bonuses
• Group Life Insurance and optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full access to on-site Fitness Center and recreational facilities (Watervliet Arsenal)