Quality Technician

In this role, you will work within the Quality Assurance Team to perform visual, mechanical, functional, electrical, software log file, and dimensional inspections on plastics printer hardware. Your timely quality reviews of incoming parts, in-process production, and end of line finished products, to ensure engineering specifications are met, will support the overall business by rejecting product that does not meet specifications and passing good products to finished goods for sale to customers.

This role has an onsite work schedule requiring the person to be in the onsite location 5 days a week.

• Competitive Pay: Our employees are the best part of our company. We want you to feel valued, appreciated, and included. Because of this, we make sure your hard work is recognized.
• Paid Leave (US ONLY): Enjoy time away from work with Company paid holidays and a flexible working schedule through our paid time off (PTO) policy.Yep, you read that correctly. We are a Company that values you and makes sure you take time for yourself.
• 401(k): Prepare for a secure retirement with our 401k plan, which includes an employer matching contribution.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Plans: We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as company-paid basic life insurance that supports you during your career with us. We believe that taking care of our employees is essential, and these benefits reflect our commitment to your health, security, and peace of mind.
• Global Team: With our state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Rock Hill, South Carolina, our global team has a presence across more than 15 countries worldwide. Experience a workplace comprised of talented individuals who are passionate about serving our customers and each other.
• Innovative Culture: Innovation is at the heart of what we do! Since our founding in 1986 by Chuck Hull, the inventor of 3D printing, we have continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible with additive manufacturing. When you join 3D, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in an innovative and collaborative culture!
• Talent Development: At 3D Systems, we invest in talent programs to support employees with opportunities to grow, contribute, develop, and thrive in their careers.

• Connection & Engagement Opportunities: We strive to cultivate an environment where our diverse global workforce can connect and thrive. Our Employee Resource Group program, Employee Recognition program, and 3D Gives Back program, are just a few examples of how you will be empowered to build connections, celebrate wins, and make a meaningful impact.

• Perform inspection tasks involving the use of a wide variety of test instruments and equipment to measure the values and record functional operation of components.
• Perform incoming inspection checks using mechanical and/or electrical test equipment to verify product meets specifications.
• Randomly audit raw production parts in the warehouse to assess conformance to specifications.
• Perform production line process audits to ensure production line compliance to released documentation.
• Perform end of production line quality checks to ensure product conforms to released specifications.
• Review finished product software log files for underlying issues not readily displayed by the product.
• Support annual tool calibration tasks.
• Communicates with quality and development engineers concerning product and documentation defects.
• Utilize shop math techniques (addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division), dexterity and mechanical aptitude to operate precision equipment.
• Complete tasks accurately and on-time, paying close attention to detail.
• Maintain compliance to all quality requirements.

• Participate in continuous learning and problem solving.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree or vocational tech certificate preferred.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and programmable equipment (PC-DMIS and Hexagon Inspire Software).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings specifications, and First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation.
• GD&T experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of TrackVia, Jira, Microsoft Word & Excel software applications.
• Strong capability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience inspecting and measuring parts of various sizes and complexity.
• Experience identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical adjustments to manufacturing processes.
• Confidence in gathering data, generating reports, and presenting findings to colleagues at all levels.

• This position serves the Production Quality Group, which includes the need to work on export-controlled products from aerospace and defense customers.

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