The Quality Assurance Technician assists in evaluating, maintaining, and improving quality systems and manufacturing processes to meet company quality policies and objectives and achieve customer satisfaction. 

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: 

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance, all with competitive premium costs. 
• A 401(k) plan with company matching contributions of 100 on the first 5 of pay. 
• A company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3 of pay. 
• Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement. 
• Additional benefits, including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance, provided at no cost to you. 
• Supplemental benefit programs, including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness, available at competitive rates. 
• Paid Time Off and 13 company-paid holidays. 

Hourly Rate of Pay:      $18.21

Participation in Annual Incentive Program (ACIP)

• Reviews and interprets product/process drawings, specifications, and other applicable work instructions to determine requirements.  

• Determines quality level of product and processes by inspecting, testing, evaluating data; judging acceptability to requirements; and reporting results in a meaningful manner. Inspections may include, receiving, in process, first piece, or pre-shipment checks.  

• Performs investigations on quality problems found in products and materials through the performance of inspections, tests, and analysis and interfaces with other functional groups to solve/prevent problems.  

• Performs product-specific quality planning, process/procedure auditing, and investigates discrepancies. May include developing inspection checklists and gage listings.  

• Provides support for manufacturing in applying quality control techniques.  

• Provides timely processing and control of nonconforming materials including support for obtaining cause, corrective, and preventive actions. Determines acceptability of rework.  

• Ensures maintenance of measuring & test equipment by completing preventive maintenance, safeguarding equipment from damage, trouble-shooting malfunctions, and obtaining necessary repair or servicing.  

• Promotes and maintains a clean and safe work environment by complying with procedures, policies, and regulations.  

• Performs duties and tasks defined in applicable procedures and work instructions. 

• Perform other duties & responsibilities as assigned or apparent.  

• High School Diploma or equivalent, 1-3 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.   

• Demonstrated proficiency in using MS Office & related QA software.  

• Experience and training in conducting quality audits.  

• Has a working knowledge of basic machine shop inspection technologies & sound measurement practices and can apply basic statistical process control techniques.  

• Ability to detect & identify typical defects found in materials, those created by outside vendor processes, or induced through machining/assemble processes used by HPS.  

• Working knowledge of statistical sampling, statistical process control, gage studies and statistical analysis 

• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software 

• Associates degree in related field preferred.