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Quality Assurance Technician II
Location: Sumter, SC
Job Type: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
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Position Summary:
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for testing and ensuring that all components are assembled correctly and tested as intended before packing and shipping. This position plays a key role as the last step of the production pipeline, therefore the last one to confirm the quality and reliability of product. Other responsibilities of a Quality Assurance Technician include reading CAD drawings, diagrams, and schematics, calibrating instruments for the departments, assisting in training, assisting other departments with questions, and willingness to travel when the need arises. The Quality Assurance Technician is the last set of hands to touch the product before it is sent to the customer.
Key Responsibilities:
Read and interpret various drawings including electrical schematics, interface drawings and CAD drawings
Read test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used
Read dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, current, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacitance
Test functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity
Test low voltage equipment such as 450VAC, 3 Phase, 3 Wire 60Hz motor controllers, electrical switchgear, control panels, etc.
Compare results with specifications and records test data
Analyze test results on defective units to determine cause of failure
Assist with training junior Quality Assurance Techs
Assist production staff with problems and questions during Assembly and Wiring of equipment
Use schematics to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of control circuits
Work quickly and accurately with a team to accomplish testing and troubleshooting tasks
Follow quality assurance procedures in place to ensure all product discrepancies are resolved prior to product shipment and equipment testing is properly documented
Assess control circuits for safety, accuracy and efficiency
Calibrate test instruments according to specifications
Connect units to be tested to test equipment such as signal generator, frequency meter, or spectrum analyzer
Replace defective wiring and components or record defects on tag attached to unit and return unit to production department for repair
Confer with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and resolving problems
Devise test equipment set up to evaluate performance and operation of nonstandard, or customer returned units
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED
Ability to read and interpret various drawings including electrical schematics, interface drawings and CAD drawings
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Familiarity with ISO Quality Management System
Experience with PLCs including PLC programming
Electrical switchgear or switchboard troubleshooting experience
Ability to occasionally travel to modify and/or troubleshooting equipment in the field is required
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in electrical testing
Forklift Certified
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly
Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time
Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access material when needed
Capable of handling repetitive motions such as grasping, lifting, and pulling items
Able to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or other warehouse equipment when needed
Ability to work in various warehouse environments, including hot, cold, or noisy conditions
Sufficient vision and hearing to safely operate equipment and perform job duties
Schedule:
Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
25% travel required
