QA Technician 1st shift (6:45 am - 3:00 pm) About the Organization Harmac Medical Products, Inc, based in Buffalo, N.Y. is a leading, award-winning contract manufacturer of single-use medical devices, serving the global marketplace for more than 40 years. With manufacturing locations in the U.S., Ireland and Mexico, the privately held company provides innovative technical solutions and manufacturing services for leading Fortune 500 med-tech companies and high potential start-ups. Harmac's mission is to change the lives of patients, employees and the communities in which we work. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Quality Control Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift First Number of Openings 1 Salary Range Starting Wage: $20.62- $26.80/hr Description + Compares product with parts list, blueprints, specifications or sample model to insure completion and correctness of the assembly or subassemblies. + Verifies specified dimensions using proper test equipment and procedures. + Identifies rejected parts with prescribed methods. + Tests products for structural flaws. + Maintains records on all defects and number of parts rejected. + Uses statistical sampling plans when required to conduct inspections. + Assists in training new inspectors/technicians. + Responsible for general housekeeping of work area. + Other duties as assigned. + Monitors inspections to ensure compliance of processes and testing required to maintain quality and reliability of products. + Recommends improvements to Quality Assurance processes, QAS's, and manufacturing processes. + Communicates with Quality Assurance Team Lead to make necessary changes of audits/inspections. Position Requirements Independent Judgement + Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. + Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables Analysis/Problem Solving + Ability to use common sense and knowledge of industry to handle daily questions/issues from workers, managers, etc. + Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. + Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry + Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Skills/Technical Skills + Basic computer skills associated with traditional PC based software such as Microsoft Office required. + Working knowledge of inspections/audits, standard operating procedures, and ISO standards a plus. + Ability to comprehend and interpret basic measurement techniques including reading scales (rulers). + Basic understanding of dimensional inspections with familiarity of using calipers and micrometers. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints, to include discerning specification (in tolerance / out of tolerance) and converting fractions and decimals. Education + One-year certificate from College or technical school. Experience + One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. This position is currently accepting applications.