Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

Join Nico Products as a Quality Assurance Technician on the 2nd shift, working Monday‑Thursday from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM. You will help ensure that precision metal components for medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets meet strict customer and industry standards.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, work‑in‑process, and finished parts using visual, dimensional, and documentation checks.
• Read and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Identify defects, investigate quality concerns, and support corrective‑action processes.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, certifications, and quality documentation.
• Review customer orders for specification compliance and assist with internal and external audits.
• Support ISO, Nadcap, and customer‑specific quality system requirements.
• Operate ovens for controlled baking processes when required.
• Certify plating processes and train production staff on quality expectations.

Required profile

• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Willingness to learn on the job and follow technical procedures.
• Reliability for a consistent 2nd‑shift schedule.
• Effective communication with production and quality teams.

Required skills

• Visual and dimensional inspection techniques.
• Blueprint interpretation.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and Nadcap compliance.
• Plating process certification.
• Oven operation for controlled baking.

What we offer

• Starting pay of $30.00 per hour.
• $1,500 signing bonus.
• Full‑time 2nd‑shift schedule with overtime as needed.
• Career advancement opportunities across quality, production, and management.