Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastestgrowing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Sanmina facility in Austin, Texas provides precision machining and mechanical assembly services to customers. Precision machining capabilities include vertical milling, horizontal milling, and turning on a wide range of materials including aluminum, copper, composites, stainless titanium, and high alloy steel with a milling envelope of up to 60" x 50" x 40". The facility specializes in high-mix, low volume production and also offers subassembly, integration, New Product Introduction services, and clean room assembly.

Quality Technician

Job Purpose:

The Quality Technician Inspector is responsible in all matters pertaining to the inspection methodologies and acceptance criteria for machined mechanical parts. He/she will provide assistance to the operators, machinists, and quality engineers for line-side inspection of CNC machined components, as well as first piece inspections, in-process inspection, final inspections, and first article inspections.

Nature of Duties:

• Must have working knowledge of CNC machining environment, calibration and manufacturing inspection techniques, including knowledge of operating and/or programming CMMs, measures dimensions, using precision instruments, basic inspection tools, micrometer, calipers, height gauges, optical comparator, pin gauges, etc., ensure product meets specifications/drawings.
• Ability to calibrate basic inspection tools and maintain accurate calibration records in database.
• Ability to correctly read and interpret engineering drawings and able to perform dimensional & physical inspection of mechanical parts.
• Must have working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and able to communicate this same knowledge to machinists on interpretation of drawing or engineering specification.
• Must be able to develop inspection reports for new products, first piece, in-process and final inspection of machined features at the completed router operations to ensure conformance to specifications/drawings.
• Report findings to Machinists, Supervisors and Management. Solve for unknown values, using knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, or geometry of basic shop math. Initiate reject tags, discrepancy reports and inspection reports in accordance with company approved plans & procedures.

• Responds to any Stop Work, On-Hold situation involving quality/process issues. Analyzes problems, determines corrective action and issues point process/engineering changes as necessary to achieve Customer requirements and be accountable of the outcome of a successful or failure decision.
• Comply with any duties, tasks or projects set forth by Quality Assurance Supervisor or Quality Assurance Manager

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma, 2 years in manufacturing/CNC machining, Quality Control/Quality Assurance or equivalent
• Minimum two (2) years in manufacturing/CNC machining, or equivalent, or experience in quality inspection in a CNC manufacturing environment or related field

Preferred

American Society of Quality Certified Quality Inspector

American Society of Quality Certified Quality Technician

This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range (annual): $49,920 - $52,000 ($24.00 - $25.00). Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.