Production Quality Technician

Position Summary

We are looking for a Production Quality Technician to support quality assurance across our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Production Quality Supervisor, this person will run inspections and tests, keep quality records, and help find and fix non-conformances on the production floor. The right candidate has hands-on experience with quality inspection, milling operations and mechanical assembly, pays close attention to detail, and communicates clearly with production and engineering teams. This role suits someone who does well in a mission-first culture and wants to help build a world-class quality organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final quality inspections for standard and non-standard work orders.

Follow safety protocols and comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

Read and interpret specifications, drawings, diagrams, and manuals to carry out inspections and support troubleshooting.

Run inspection and test equipment, including gauges, test fixtures, Hipot, and pressure testing equipment.

Use quality tools and test equipment correctly, keep them in good condition, and flag any that are due for calibration.

Keep accurate and detailed quality records, including inspection results, non-conformance reports, and audit data.

Find, document, and escalate non-conformances, and support root cause investigations (5 Whys, 8D, etc.).

Work with Production and Manufacturing Engineering to contain quality issues and verify that corrective actions work.

Contribute to continuous improvement work focused on lean manufacturing and reducing defects.

Key Qualifications

2+ years of experience in quality inspection or testing in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with milling operations, mechanical assembly and manufacturing operations.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Hands-on experience with fixtures, jigs, go/no-gotools, precision measurement tools and electrical or pressure test equipment.

Familiarity with Aerospace industry

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or technical certification preferred.

Ability to lift 40 lbs and work in varied positions around fixed equipment.

Experience working with PPE, ladders, lifts, and scaffolding in manufacturing environments.

Willingness to work first or second shift.

Ability to travel as required.

Additional Qualifications Desired

Experience with cranes, hoists, forklifts, and large moving equipment.

Background in high-temperature, high-power industrial systems (energy, aerospace, thermal processing).

Strong knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and 8D problem-solving.

ERP, MES, PLM, and inventory management system experience.

Work Location:  Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $30/hr - $40/hr

Salary Basis:  Hourly

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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