Quality Assurance Technician
Columbia, SC - USA
Job Summary
Position Overview
The purpose of the Quality Assurance Technician I is to support Plant and Business Quality Control needs. These include gage calibrations and maintenance first piece inspections production quality assurance supplier quality assurance warranty returned product analysis and ISO quality system audits if assigned. Duties include testing and inspecting products at various stages of the production process from incoming inspection through finished goods. Problem solving attention to detail teamwork effective communication mechanical aptitude and the ability to read product drawings and specifications are required. This is an entry level hands-on technical position that operates on a 1st shift schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Complete 1st piece / 1st article inspections and communicate results with the production lines producing the 1st pieces.
Audit production line quality for product conformance and assist production associates with production line quality assurance and troubleshooting.
Complete product tear downs warranty analysis and report technical results.
Complete measurement and analysis of non-conforming material and assist in dispositioning and processing of these materials.
Complete measurement analysis and disposition of supplier purchased product.
Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as steel rules calipers gauges micrometers CMMs etc.
Support the calibration repair purchasing and disposal of measurement devices and gages while maintaining current and accurate documentation of schedules and results.
Read blueprints data manuals or other materials to determine specifications inspection and testing procedures adjustment methods certification processes formulas or measuring instruments as required.
Record inspection or test data such as weights temperatures grades moisture content and quantities inspected or graded.
Required Skills and Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Available to work 1st shift core hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm
1 years of experience in a Quality role preferred not required.
Knowledge of raw materials production processes quality control and other techniques used to verify product conformity effective manufacture and distribution of goods preferred.
Basic computer skills Microsoft Office (Outlook Excel Word) Teams ERP system; SAP experience desired but not required.
Qualifications and Competencies
Effective communication skills with production associates management shipping and supervisors.
Strong attention to detail organization and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot routine quality issues.
Willingness to learn quality inspection methods measurement techniques and metrology practices.
Physical Demand and Work Environment
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently to constantly.
Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time as necessary in the work area.
- Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Companys automation offering comprised of controls actuators drives and precision motors controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Companys end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds and include factory automation food & beverage aerospace medical data center warehouse alternative energy residential and commercial buildings general industrial construction metals and mining and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions Power Efficiency Solutions and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information including a copy of our Sustainability Report visit .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex/gender sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age ancestry national origin genetic information marital status citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract) disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds perspectives and skills. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail
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About Company
Regal Beloit and Rexnord Corporation merged in 2001 to create Regal Rexnord. Find out more about the brands that make up our power transmission portfolio.