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Quality Assurance Technician

  • North Vancouver, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Aug 6, 2026
  • 1 position

US$24–US$30 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for programming and operating AOI, SPI, and X-ray inspection systems to ensure production quality. They also perform preventative maintenance on equipment and assist in maintaining compliance with QMS and safety standards.

Job details

Position Title: Quality Assurance Technician Department: Quality Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager/Quality and Compliance Lead Wage Range: $24-$30 Principal Accountabilities: Program and operate 3D AOI/SPI systems using online or offline Assist inspectors with review stations as needed. Import data and create programs Create and maintain the AOI package library Work with engineering and equipment manufacturers to improve the accuracy of AOI/ SPI & x-ray Become IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certified and retain those Program and operate any AOI machine Operate both of the X-ray Perform first article inspections and give prompt feedback per work Maintain PMs on machines. Meet production requirements: Ability to read, understand, and navigate in Fusion documentation, Pass the Component Identification quiz, Run in-line washers, and In-process inspection accurately Work in a manner that meets, or exceeds quality level and production Follow the procedures as defined in the QMS, that pertain to your area or Help update procedures and work instructions as needed to match the current process. Complete Preventative Maintenance on machines as Be a role model by following and re-enforcing Safety, ESD, ITAR, and QMS Actively participate in Lean activities and embrace change, as a minimum give feedback regarding changes to ensure stability and sustainability. Use the MES to track the time and status of Maintain 5S standards and continually look for ways to improve Pursue relentless reduction of waste Minimum Qualifications: Ability to adapt to and understand OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) software, even without prior experience. Previous IPC-A-610 certification. Minimum of 6 months of experience operating automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment or related inspection experience. Experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) component identification, accurately recognize and identify a wide variety of SMT components, including resistors, capacitors, diodes, inductors, and ICs. Preferred Qualifications: Advance knowledge of troubleshooting and calibrating AOI equipment. IPC-A-610 certified

What you’ll do

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for programming and operating AOI, SPI, and X-ray inspection systems to ensure production quality. They also perform preventative maintenance on equipment and assist in maintaining compliance with QMS and safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience with automated optical inspection equipment and proficiency in SMT component identification. Previous IPC-A-610 certification is required, and the ability to adapt to OEM software is essential.

Listed skills

  • Software · Preferred
  • Production · Preferred
  • Quality assurance · Preferred
  • Compliance · Preferred
  • safety · Preferred
  • Process · Preferred
  • Documentation · Preferred
  • Assurance · Preferred
  • Accuracy · Preferred
  • Ability to adapt · Preferred
  • maintenance · Preferred
  • Lean · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • 3D AOI
  • SPI systems
  • X-ray inspection
  • SMT component identification
  • IPC-A-610
  • J-STD-001
  • Preventative maintenance
  • First article inspection
  • MES
  • 5S standards
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Equipment calibration
  • Quality management systems
  • First Article Inspections
  • Inductors
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Automated Optical Inspection
  • Resistors
  • Quality Assurance
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Serial Peripheral Interface

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Trades
  • Quality Assurance Technician
  • Quality Technician (General)
  • Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
  • Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers