Quality Assurance Technician 1

Job description

Position Overview The Quality Assurance Technician I support plant quality operations by inspecting, testing, and verifying product conformance throughout the manufacturing process—from incoming materials through finished goods. This role assists with gage calibration and maintenance, first piece and first article inspections, production and supplier quality assurance, analysis of nonconforming materials, warranty returns review, and ISO quality system audits when assigned. This is an entry-level, hands-on technical position. Training will be provided as needed. Location: Onsite – Columbia City, Indiana Key Responsibilities: - Perform first piece and first article inspections and communicate results to production teams. - Audit production line quality to ensure products meet specifications. - Support production associates with quality questions and troubleshooting. - Assist with product teardowns, warranty analysis, and technical reporting. - Measure and analyze nonconforming material, support disposition and processing. - Inspect supplier-purchased materials. - Measure product dimensions using calipers, micrometers, gauges, steel rules, and CMMs. - Support calibration and document...