Preco Laser and Die Cutting Solutions

Position Description
Position Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager


Position Summary:
Support the Inspection and Testing process at Preco by developing MicroVu program files. Support the product development processes by completing First Article Inspection reports. Support the Quality Engineers by carrying out a responsive quality effort to process profitable customer orders and help Preco exceed customer expectations. Assists the Quality Manager to drive and foster a continuous improvement environment throughout the organization.


Primary Responsibilities:

1. Create MicroVu inspection files
2. Administration of Preco's Calibration system
3. Provide technical guidance to the team regarding appropriate inspection and testing methods and techniques
4. Develop and execute First Article Inspection reports, including measurement of parts and releasing reports
5. Evaluate product and/or process changes for impact on quality
6. Develop and execute product and/or process capability studies, as required to support the product teams

1. Specifies and maintains necessary inspection and testing equipment to ensure conformance to customer specifications
2. Performs internal auditing functions
3. Technical support of product and/or process qualification efforts, including customer requirements such as PPAP, First Article, FMEA, Control Plan, Gage Capability Studies, etc.

Provides administrative support:

1. Periodically report on the performance of Preco's Calibration system
2. Back-up to Documentation Coordinator

Hiring Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5-10 years quality related experience
• Experience maintaining a calibration system certified to ISO 9001
• Experience programming Precision Measurement Systems (MicroVu preferred)
• Good understanding of laser processing equipment and methods and dimensional tolerancing desired
• 10% travel

All Preco, Inc. – Somerset employees are empowered to stop production and notify their supervisor/manager if an unsafe act or product quality concern is occurring. Also, each member of the Preco – Somerset team is responsible for identifying continuous improvement opportunities and participating in problem solving teams as necessary.