Quality Technician
Frencken America Inc · Liberty Lake, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Frencken America Inc (industrial) in Liberty Lake, WA. Identify, isolate, and report nonconforming materials or products.
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Root cause, SPC, Control plans, CAPA
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live quality postings in Washington.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 62%
- AS9100 38%
- GD&T 38%
- Team leadership 23%
- ✓ Lean 23%
- ✓ 5S 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, Control plans, Internal audits, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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Full description from Frencken America IncAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
Inspect incoming materials, in‐process assemblies, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and test fixtures. Document inspection results, nonconformances, and corrective actions in quality records and systems. Identify, isolate, and report nonconforming materials or products.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues and support root cause analysis. Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to reduce defects and improve processes. Verify adherence to work instructions, assembly procedures, and quality control plans. Assist with internal audits, process audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area. Maintain the Frencken America measurement tool calibration process.
Meet output
requirements
to support Production schedule. Take initiative to seek productivity improvements. Communicate effectively with customers, management, and employees. Perform all other duties as necessary or assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Two (2) years of experience in inspection and/or manufacturing, including working with precision instruments. Basic understanding or equivalent work experience in ISO 9001 standards. Familiar with statistical process control, 5S, and Lean concepts.
Basic knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Physical Characteristics Must be able to sit/stand for up to 10 hours, walk, talk, hear, grasp, reach, lift 30lbs, pull/push 100lbs, carry 30lbs. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks. Must don and doff Personal Protective Equipment and work in a cleanroom environment. Will be exposed to static magnetic fields and magnetic components.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus with or without corrective lenses. Must be able to differentiate between colors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job.
Benefits
Company‐paid individual medical, dental, and vision insurance. Three (3) weeks of vacation annually. Sick leave. 401(k) offering with employer match. Company‐paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance and Long‐Term Disability. Voluntary Life/AD&D and Short‐term Disability offerings.
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We are seeking a dependable Quality Control (QC) Technician to join our team. This position is primarily responsible for the inspection of in-process and finished assemblies, identifying defects, documenting results, and working closely with production teams to drive continuous improvement and prevent quality issues. Work is performed in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment, requiring adherence to contamination‐control procedures. Employees must wear appropriate cleanroom garments (gown, hood, gloves, face mask, and boot covers) and follow established protocols.
Location
Liberty Lake, WA facility. This is an onsite, full‐time position. Salary: $20–$21 per hour.
Schedule
Monday–Thursday, 6:00a.m.–4:30p.m.
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