QC Technician (Weekend Nights)

The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our team! A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology performance and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAeros core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the worlds most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee WA with a remote manufacturing site Bonded Metals located in Sequim WA. Working together we employ proprietary technologies best practices engineering and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the worlds most extreme environments. PacAeros products are hard at work in medical components such as cardiac-function devices on key aerospace & defense programs in space and deep below the earths surface.

The Position:

Job Summary

The Level I QC Technician is a reliable contributor responsible for performing dimensional/visual in-process receiving and final inspection of product to verify internal and customer quality requirements. This role requires a basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge of industry standard inspection methods and the ability to use basic inspection tools & equipment. The Level I QC Technician performs basic to intermediate inspections while maintaining acceptable efficiency levels & quality standards.

Adherence to safety policies company procedures and strong attention to detail are essential.

Schedule: Depending on previous experience may train Monday-Friday day shift 5:00am-3:30pm for a minimum of 2 weeks or up to 3 months before switching to the Weekend Night shift:

• Friday through Sunday 5:00pm to 6:00am (earlier leave time if waiving 2nd lunch); Includes a $4/hr Shift premium. Includes 4 stock hours to round up to a 40-hour work week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Following company handbook policy and companies cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to your lead or supervisor.
• Comprehend and follow all parts handling requirements.

Level I QC Technician Responsibilities

• In-process dimensional and visual inspection of machined components.
• Communicating in-process inspection results to machinists.
• Final dimensional inspection of finished product.
• Recording measurement results on inspection reports.
• Inspection of incoming raw material and components.
• Inspection of pre-plate housings.
• Inspection using measuring tools such as calipers micrometers height gages gage pins thread gages gage blocks profilometers surface comparators etc.
• Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and Vision Systems:
• Introductory/working skills.
• Follow daily clean up and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all quality safety and work-related rules and regulations.

Introductory/working skills: Basic introduction/training to specific inspection equipment. Able to operate inspection equipment that has been pre-programmed.

Benefits:

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

At PacAero we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment and our benefits package is a reflection of this commitment. Our benefit offerings include:

• Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance voluntary life critical illness accident and hospital indemnity to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge spend time with family and friends or pursue personal interests. Employees will also accrue sick time per WA state regulations.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• 401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match up to 4% to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances entirely employer paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees educational goals.
• Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules overtime opportunities term life & AD&D insurance corporate gym membership discounts and more.

Due to ITAR Requirements all PacAero employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation business association partnership society trust or any other entity organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

Essential:

• Read write speak and comprehend the English language.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to effectively train other employees
• Able to sit and or stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to use a microscope for extended periods of time.
• Able to retain information.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Dependability: Follows instructions responds to management direction.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Identify and support process improvements.
• Requires minimal supervision to perform everyday tasks.
• Demonstrates strong independent thinking with problem solving skills.
• Support company/management decisions.
• Offers help when needed.
• Understanding of the effects of process deviation.
• Able to advise management of policy violations.
• Able to read/interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Must have a basic understanding of GD&T.
• Must have good decision-making skills.
• Strong independent thinking with the ability to identify problems and provide solutions.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Work Environment

• Noise: The machine shop can often be a loud environment with constant noise from equipment that may require mandatory hearing protection.
• Safety hazards: Can be exposed to inherent risks from powerful high-speed equipment including moving parts and sharp tools. Safety protocols are critical to prevent injuries.
• Contaminants: The work involves exposure to airborne particles like metal dust coolant mist and chemical fumes necessitating adequate ventilation and protective measures to minimize health risks when on the shop floor.
• Protective gear: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a requirement for safety. This includes safety glasses and hearing protection as required on the shop floor.
• Shift work: Must be flexible to work any of the following shifts: M-Th 5am-3:30pm M-Th 3:15pm-1:45am Fri-Sun 5am-6pm and Fri-Sun 5pm-6am.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing/Sitting: Long hours in a chair or on their feet at a computer.
• Lifting: The job can require lifting and moving heavy parts or raw materials. Some roles may involve moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds when on the shop floor.
• Manual dexterity: Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination are necessary for manipulating tools and performing precise measurements.
• Repetitive motion: Many tasks such as loading and unloading workpieces deburring parts inspecting parts are repetitive and can potentially lead to musculoskeletal issues over time.
• Precision and vision: Must have excellent close-up vision depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors to accurately read blueprints inspect finished products and use measuring instruments.
• Stamina: Physical stamina is required for the duration of a shift to perform all duties of the job.

In addition all employees of PA&E are expected to

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Maintain a clean safe and unobstructed work area
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes