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)

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