SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Technician plays a key role within the Quality Assurance team, this position is considered the "go to" person regarding metrology, ensuring all inspections are performed effectively and efficiently. This person plays an active role in supporting the daily production team, ensuring product and process conformance trends are measured, shared with the value stream team and improved. The quality technician also supports the New Product Introduction cycle, ensuring first article inspections are completed effectively and efficiently. Shift: 1st; Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Review technical data packages including source inspection lots Review customer specifications, purchase order codes, and other quality notes from the purchase order. Interpret requirements from procedures, specifications, work instructions, travelers, etc. and apply to inspection plans Investigate customer and internal failures, support corrective action and failure analysis requests. Coordinate and document problem-solving activities, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA/8D). Review and assist with Material Review Board (MRB) disposition of nonconforming material. Create quality notifications for nonconforming material in System Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP). Report daily Quality performance and corrective actions at the daily start up meeting. Assists in training quality inspectors Conduct periodic quality and process audits. Plan and perform a wide variety of duties to prescribe, set up and evaluate testing and inspection of raw material, in-process, and finished goods. Operates most electrical and mechanical inspection equipment including Instron Tensile Testers, environmental chambers, comparators, TDR, microscopes, amor arm, micrometer, calipers, tape measures, depth gages, ball gages and levels. Interprets output data to determine pass or fail results, fills out test reports, CofC, FAI and organizes test results for finalizing. Perform tests and inspections in accordance with MIL, customer, MSO and ASTM standards as specified. Performs sampling or 100% inspection on inspection operations using visual and mechanical inspection methods to approve products for shipment or identify defective products. Completes accurate inspection paperwork in a timely manner to document inspection data for traceability (routers, signature sheets, and final inspection sheets). Maintains a high level of efficiency to move products and parts through the First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) process. *Other duties as required in support of the department and the company* SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES This role is an individual contributor role. No supervisory responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE At least 5 years' experience Experience with completing and reviewing FAIRs. Experience reading and understanding blueprints, such as Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and ASME Y14.5M. Experience with Quality Assurance Systems and Applications, such as ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 Experience in the medical, aerospace, military, and defense industries businesses preferred. Technical degree in Metrology preferred Associate degree (Metallurgical, Electrical, Quality or Mechanical) or equivalent experience, as a plus Experience training Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and product measurements preferred CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS ASQ Certified Quality Technician or equivalent, preferred. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Conversational in any other language is a plus. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Examples: Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Basic algebra: The ability to manipulate symbols and equations to find unknown values, express relationships, and model situations. Basic Geometry: The ability to understand and work with shapes, angles, lines, and planes. JOB SKILLS Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite and SharePoint. Knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP preferred. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including working with cross-functional teams. Excellent attention to detail. Hand dexterity, coordination, and accuracy. Flexibility and the ability to function comfortably in a fast-paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment. Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer or internal demands. PHYSICAL DEMANDS As part of their job duties, the employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to reach, stretch, push, pull, crouch, stoop, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT Manufacturing environment: A work environment in a manufacturing plant is the physical and social setting where goods production occurs. Depending on the type of product, process, and plant, the work environment may vary in terms of noise, temperature, safety, and demand. Common characteristics of a work environment in a manufacturing plant are the use of machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise, with a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Amphenol CMT is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ASTM F-2412-2005, ANSI Z41-1999, or ANSI Z41-1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas. Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas. Hearing protection in specific locations. Ability to comply with JSA in specific areas. TRAVEL Approximately 5% of travel is expected. SALARY INFORMATION: According to several states' laws, this position's salary range falls between $28.00 and $33.00 hourly. However, this salary information is merely a general guideline. When extending an offer, Amphenol CMT considers various factors such as the position's responsibilities, scope of work, candidate's work experience, education/training, essential skills, internal pay equity, and market considerations