Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

The Top Line

Here’s the deal. We’re all about helping researchers break free from tools that just don’t cut it. Unleashing problem-tackling solutions that make a huge difference in the real science they do every day.  That’s our mantra, our promise and we own it. Our tribe is different. We thrive on moving fast, taking risks and persevering through failure. We embrace the unknown and we are happy to make mistakes. We are there for each other and we crave diversity because we know that building a truly diverse tribe will make us better at everything.

The Job

Unchained Labs is looking for Quality Control Technician for incoming inspection in Pleasanton, CA to ensure we build our products with the best components. IQC Inspector will be performing dimensional and visual inspections of incoming product parts, assemblies and products to ensure incoming part specifications have been met prior to release to manufacturing and finished goods. You will also inspect R&D parts per Engineer Requests or as First Articles. This includes set-up, calibration tasks and quality testing related to production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies. You will use computer programs to collect and evaluate data. You will work closely with engineering to determine and assist in developing methods and procedures to control and/or modify inspection processes.

This is a full-time role, with excellent benefits and a lot of flexibility for your work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed Documentation Review to ensure all required data and certifications are accurate and present for each lot of parts or assemblies.
• Interpret complex mechanical drawings and understand GD&T concepts to inspect parts.
• Conduct visual inspection of purchased parts materials and assemblies to ensure it meets the required cosmetic and/or feature details listed in parts’ specifications.
• Record Inspection results in computer – Excel and Word
• Create inspection history files and upload them to ERP system.
• Maintain traceability of component materials as to inspection status
• Perform First Article inspections to qualify tooling and new parts.
• Handle materials in accordance with procedures and prevent mix-ups, damage or other adverse effects.
• Physical move materials to released area.
• Create non-conforming reports for parts that fail their incoming specifications.
• Communicate inspection results to engineers and others, when requested.
• Verify and maintain the accuracy of lot identification and count of materials.
• Performs any other projects or duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• College or Technical School degree or equivalent industry experience
• 3 years’ experience in QA/QC role supporting production of complex high-tech instruments or equipment, even better if it’s in the life-science space!
• Very detail oriented and organized
• A true self-starter that can effectively triage and prioritize many tasks
• Computer savvy and experience with common measurement and testing tools and equipment
• Able to read and understand drawings, specifications, and reports
• Must have good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Driven, ambitious, adaptable, gritty, and unafraid of a heavy workload to accomplish something amazing.
• Able to lift heavy products up to 40 lbs
• Must adhere and comply with all the Company’s policies

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $30-35/hour. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual base salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. This role is also eligible for our annual bonus or commission program, and comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs.