California Faucets is looking for talented 2nd Shift Quality Technician I, to focus on quality and deliver on performance expectations. This role is based on site in our Huntington Beach, CA facility. The hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, full- time from 2:15pm – 11:00pm.

The Quality Technician I is an entry level quality role responsible for performing product and process inspections, conducting routine testing, supporting nonconformance investigations, and ensuring compliance with internal quality standards and customer requirements. This position works under moderate supervision.

The Quality Technician I will:

• Perform and document component parts inspection including cosmetic, mechanical and functional inspections. 
• Perform and document incoming inspections, providing feedback to the Incoming Material Inspector or Quality Technician II/III.
• Perform and document Extra QC inspections on internally assembled products prior to shipping.
• Perform QC related tasks during the Repair process.
• Assist QC Technician II/III with troubleshooting and tasks related to production build issues.
• Inspect and document warranty returns (RMAs). 
• Utilize basic hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, and ring & plug gauges to accurately complete various levels of inspection. 
• Review engineering drawings and technical documents to ensure specifications are followed and appropriate materials are used. 
• Monitor scrap collection in QC area and communicate any deviations from the approved processes.
• Communicate Quality issues to Production and Quality Management. 
• Ensure all inspection tools used have a calibration sticker and calibration is not expired.
• Ensure that nonconforming parts and items are physically quarantined in the MRB area.
• Complete necessary documentation to fulfill customer and quality requirements.
• Support internal and external Quality audits.
• Ensure all applicable ERP system transactions are complete and documented. 
• Follow all applicable safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as necessary. 

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Following Personal Attributes/Skills are Required:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a functional level (clear communication, good comprehension, and basic reporting skills). 
• Ability to communicate inspection results and escalate Quality concerns to the appropriate personnel. 
• The ability to work effectively with co-workers. 
• Ability to work with a cross-functional team to enhance our quality systems. 
• Basic understanding of blueprints and drawings (dimensions, tolerances)
• Ability to work overtime as needed. 
• Ability to discern colors, textures, and fine visual details. 
• Environmental and Safety Considerations:
• Possible exposure to heat, cold, dust, and moderate noise when working indoors.
• May be required to work with power tools and forced air.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.                                                                                   

People Interface:

• The position requires contact both within the department and between departments on routine matters. Will work closely with QC Technician II/III and Incoming Material Inspection.

Decision Making:

• Limited to immediate containment and reporting. The position has the authority to monitor, inspect, test, and document findings while ensuring that products comply with existing quality control standards and specifications.

Supervision Received:

• Under general supervision of the Quality Control Manager and the mentorship of the QC Technician II/III, assignments are both task-oriented and objective-oriented. Follows established procedures for routine work; receives specific instruction on non-routine problems.  

Accountabilities:

• After adequate training, the position requires a level of accountability to complete a pre-determined amount of work per shift.

Education and Experience:

• At least 1 year of hands-on inspection experience, ideally in a directly related industry (i.e. high-end custom-building products, industrial pumps, valves, threaded products, fabricated luxury products, etc.) 
• Mechanical inspection experience, including methods, practices and tools.
• Decorative plating inspection experience preferred. 
• Knowledge and hands-on experience working with various inspection tools (e.g. calipers, thread gages, micrometers, etc.).
• Moderate computer skills, including ERP experience. 
• Good documentation skills. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and use hands to finger. The employee is frequently required to stand extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms below and above shoulder; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or twist. The employee will be required to lift/carry 1-50 pounds routinely.