Quality Technician 2
Cornerstone · Vacaville, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Cornerstone (industrial) in Vacaville, CA.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, DOE, Minitab, ISO 9001, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Internal audits
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 32 other live quality postings in California.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 55%
- Root cause 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, DOE, Minitab, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), 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?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from CornerstoneAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required Skills & Abilities
- ✓Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- ✓Ability to use measuring devices and basic inspection tools.
- ✓Ability to use a computer and standard office software.
- ✓Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- ✓Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
- ✓Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support continuous improvement.
Requirements
- ✓Able to move materials and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
- ✓Able to walk and stand for extended periods in a warehouse environment.
- ✓Able to work in varying temperatures, including high heat or cold.
- ✓Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with California law.
Education & experience
- ✓Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
- ✓Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems is a plus.
- ✓Familiarity with Minitab or other statistical software preferred.
- ✓Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Job Description
Grade: 4 $23-$24 (DOE) Status: Non-Exempt
Role Description
The Quality Assurance Technician supports the company’s quality systems by performing inspections, documenting results, and assisting with problem‑solving and continuous improvement activities. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
This role is classified as non‑exempt under California law and is eligible for overtime in accordance with state and federal wage‑and‑hour regulations.
Essential Job Functions
- •Inspect incoming materials, in‑process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with established standards.
- •Conduct tests on finished products to verify performance within defined specifications.
- •Document inspection results accurately and enter data into the quality database.
- •Communicate deviations promptly to operators and supervisors to support timely corrective action.
- •Reject out‑of‑specification product and place questionable product on hold for management review.
- •Provide clear work instructions and quality guidance to production personnel.
- •Support line supervision with quality‑related line calls.
- •Participate in internal audits and assist in developing corrective action plans.
- •Assist in creating and revising standard operating procedures and quality documentation.
- •Participate in problem‑solving activities, including root‑cause analysis and corrective action validation.
- •Participate in kaizen events and other quality or process improvement initiatives.
- •Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with company safety policies.
- •Perform other job-related duties consistent with training, experience, and business needs.
Safety & Compliance
- •Understands and follows all required safety rules and precautions for working in a manufacturing environment.
- •Supports documentation and resolution of nonconforming materials and process discrepancies.
- •Communication & Reporting
- •Communicates effectively with the Quality Manager regarding methods, quality issues, and problem‑solving activities.
- •Prepares clear, concise, and accurate reports of inspections, audits, test results, job‑site visits, and delivered goods.
Communication & Reporting
- •Communicates effectively with the Quality Manager regarding methods, quality issues, and problem‑solving activities.
- •Prepares clear, concise, and accurate reports of inspections, audits, test results, job‑site visits, and delivered goods.
Quality & Process Support
- •Assists in developing and implementing objectives, plans, and priorities to support timely completion of quality‑control goals.
- •Interprets CAD drawings and verifies conformance to company specifications.
Technical Skills
- •Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- •Able to read and use measuring devices such as tape measures, protractors, and micrometers.
Physical