Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician
Location: Saint Petersburg, FL
Shift Flexibility Required: Must be available to work across all three shifts (1st: 5:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 2nd: 1:45 PM – 10:00 PM, 3rd: 9:45 PM – 6:00 AM) and weekends as needed.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Saint Petersburg, FL. In this essential role, you will serve as a key representative of the Quality Assurance department, performing inspections to ensure that only the highest-quality products are shipped to our customers. You will also play a critical role in supporting our Manufacturing Operations by identifying defects, analyzing failure data, and helping to maintain compliance with quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 100% functional and visual inspections on materials and products in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner.
• Record and report inspection results, nonconformance data, and failure analysis using SAP and related databases.
• Conduct detailed inspections where quality limits may not be clearly defined, using judgment and experience to ensure quality.
• Coordinate with production teams when inspection data exceeds specifications or when defects are found.
• Recommend dispositions for questionable materials or products.
• Collect data, analyze trends, and prepare reports and presentations for quality metrics.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and manage the disposition of returned materials.
• Create and maintain work instructions related to inspection and process improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the quality of incoming components.
• Act as a liaison between the Quality department and other teams, including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, production, or quality control environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with quality concepts and terminology (e.g., ISO 9000).
• Understanding of basic engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in quality inspection techniques and the use of handheld gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of staff across departments.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or certification as a Quality, Mechanical, or Electrical Technician.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Requires standing for extended periods and the ability to move materials throughout the facility.
• Exposure to a high-traffic production environment with noise from machinery and forklifts.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and occasional weekends based on operational needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Must be available to work across all three shifts (1st: 5:45 AM – 2:00 PM, 2nd: 1:45 PM – 10:00 PM, 3rd: 9:45 PM – 6:00 AM) and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Requires standing for extended periods and the ability to move materials throughout the facility.

Exposure to a high-traffic production environment with noise from machinery and forklifts.

• This is a contract position. Please review the details of this job, including salary, location, and requirements, before applying. This position is not open to C2C candidates.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Quality control: 1 year (Required)
• Quality assurance: 1 year (Required)
• Quality inspection: 1 year (Required)
• SAP ERP: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (Required)

Work Location: In person