Quality Control Technician

At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible aseptic manufacturing processes for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions. 

Do you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact at a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team member to meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best. AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer. 

Compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $30.83/hr annually. All applicants are welcome to apply.  

Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Dental, Vision, Long/Short term disability, HSA account with employer contribution, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential. 


What can I expect in this role?
The QC Technician will add great value to AST’s quality department by operating with a team orientated mentality to assure that machines are made to a high level of quality.
 

Responsibilities:

• Inspecting manufactured parts using calibrated tooling such as micrometers and various gauges.
• Notate errors and out-of-tolerance parts during inspection on drawings.
• Follow all departmental procedures and work instructions. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of projects, individuals, and the company.
• Maintain a safe work environment through ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. Report safety related discrepancies and recommend corrective action to prevent, to correct and to eliminate safety hazards.
• Assist in developing procedures to ensure quality and increased productivity.
• Operate laser marking equipment.
• Passivate and chemically clean manufactured parts.
• Clean and organize your work area daily. Organize and store machining fixtures and tooling for future use.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to sit or stand continuously for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to safely use ladders and multilevel work platforms.

Qualifications: 

• A 2-year technical degree, or 2+ years of relevant experience in an inspection or measurement role.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T.
• A strong mechanical aptitude.
• A strong attention to detail.
• The ability to effectively communicate with others and positively motivate team members.
• The desire to adhere to all company policies, procedures, and code of ethics. 
• An exceptionally high level of commitment to AST’s success. 
• Self-motivation and excitement to learn.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 

• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test. This is a safety sensitive position, and does require pre-employment drug testing, including testing for marijuana and THC.

AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer.  
 
This is a full-time position based in Tacoma. Compensation is competitive, including salary, bonus potential, health plan options, competitive 401K match, and paid time off.