quality assurance (qa) technician
QA/Test
Education:
College/CEGEP.
Tasks:
- Carry out work study.
- Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs.
- Develop work study.
- Inspect processes.
- Oversee production .
- Set machine or equipment controls.
- Design plant layouts and production facilities.
- Conduct work measurement or other studies.
- Develop and carry out health, safety and fire prevention plans.
- Conduct safety training programs.
- Develop computer applications for machines and processes.
- Collect and compile operational or experimental data.
- Collect and analyze data and samples.
- Develop manufacturing and processing procedures.
- Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports.
- Read blueprints and drawings.
Computer and technology knowledge:
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
- Project management software.
- Mapping and data visualization software.
- Computer-aided design (CAD).
- AutoCAD.
- MS Excel.
- MS Outlook.
- Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
Area of specialization:
Development of quality assurance programs.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Sound discrimination.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Organized.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Health benefits:
Health care plan.
Long term benefits:
Long-term care insurance.
Other benefits:
Free parking available.