Quality Assurance Technician in Spokane Valley, Washington at Wagstaff Inc

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Pay: $23.50 - $31.00 per hour, depending on experience

As an employee of Wagstaff, you’ll enjoy:

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly, site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day

Family-friendly, company-wide events

To review our full benefits summary, please visit https://www.wagstaff.com/Wagstaff/Careers.htm

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Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician 1 supports product and process quality by performing inspections, documenting results, and escalating quality concerns using established methods, measurement tools, and defined requirements. This role verifies conformance for materials, in-process work, finished products, services, and related processes while maintaining accurate records and supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing and quality assurance activities.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Inspect, audit, and report on materials, services, processes, and products to verify conformance with Wagstaff quality requirements.
• Use appropriate measuring instruments, inspection tools, techniques, and defined processes to evaluate product and process quality.
• Enter data accurately and maintain required paper and electronic quality records.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality-related issues, nonconformances, and trends to the appropriate team members or leadership in a timely manner.
• Represent Wagstaff and the quality assurance team professionally when interacting with co-workers, auditors, customers, suppliers, and visitors.
• Participate in quality audits, surveys, and related follow-up activities.
• Support problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts, including corrective action and preventive action activities.
• Follow company policies, quality procedures, safety requirements, and applicable work instructions.
• Work more than 40 hours per week when required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Ability to use mechanical inspection tools and apply appropriate inspection techniques.
• Two (2) or more years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate quality-related information clearly and professionally with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow defined quality procedures.

Working Environment

This role is performed in both climate-controlled office areas and adequately lit, well-ventilated manufacturing environments. Close computer work is regularly required.

While on the manufacturing floor, the employee may be exposed to loud noises, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving equipment and parts, and other conditions associated with a manufacturing environment. Job-appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing are required.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Wagstaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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