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The Quality Technician I provides inspection, analysis, and assistance to the site quality team in support of quality goals.  Depending on the organizational needs at the time, the Quality Technician I may report directly to the roles of Director of Quality, Quality Manager, or Senior Quality Engineer, or may receive indirect leadership/supervision from the role of Senior Quality Technician.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Quality Management System:

  • Prepares and distributes regular reports related to the performance of the QMS, with assistance from other staff as required.

  • Process owner for QMS processes as needed (e.g. calibration, RMA, etc.).

  • Team member for recurring QMS systems such as the PCCB (Process Change Control Board), customer complaint process, CAR management, or others.

  • Provides training for their own designated backup to ensure smooth transition as needed for vacation coverage or other reasons.

• Customer Requirements:

  • Completion of First Article Inspections (FAI) and associated interactions with customers and their IT portals for management of quality data.

  • Assistance with the completion of source inspections as needed to ensure compliance with customer requirements.

  • Works with plant personnel as needed to review customer specifications and standards, provide analysis regarding our capability levels, and give feedback to help customers optimize their specifications.

• Inspection and Analysis:

  • Involved in (leading/completing) testing activities that fall outside the normal range of final inspection processes (e.g. mechanical testing, color testing, advanced dimensional testing).

  • Review of inspection data for trends and statistical control.

  • Prepares reports as needed for monitored products and/or customers, with assistance from other staff as required.

  • Provides backup to the inspection group as needed to cover for vacation or increased volume.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of two years in technical or inspection role.

• Understanding of basic blueprint reading and use of basic hand tools required

• ASQ Certification or similar preferred

• Experience and knowledge in calibration, metrology and quality system auditing

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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