Quality Lab Technician at BODY ART ALLIANCE

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Control Systems, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Documentation Skills, Mathematical Skills, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Job Details Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Description Join Anatometal, a leading name in body jewelry manufacturing located in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA, serving a dedicated worldwide customer base since 1991. At Anatometal, we deeply value our team, offering comprehensive training and opportunities for leadership and skill development. The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring that all jewelry products, from raw materials to finished goods, meet established quality standards, design specifications, and regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001. This role involves meticulous testing, inspection, documentation, and collaboration with production teams to uphold product integrity and support the company's Quality Management System (QMS). RESPONSIBILITIES: • Gemological Analysis: Utilize standard and advanced gemological instruments (e.g., magnifiers, microscopes, calipers, micrometers, optical comparators) to analyze, grade, and authenticate colored gemstones, checking for defects and verifying material characteristics. • Inspection and Testing: Perform detailed inspections and tests on incoming raw materials (metals, gemstones, components), in-process items, and finished jewelry products to verify compliance with specifications and quality benchmarks • Equipment Maintenance & Calibration: Calibrate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on all laboratory and testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results. • QMS Adherence & Support: Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols, ensuring strict adherence to the established Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 standards. Contribute and lead in developing and revising Quality Management System documents as necessary. Complete process walk-throughs to verify process compliance and provide best practice support. • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain meticulous and accurate records of all inspection and test results in CORE. • Problem Solving & Corrective Action: Identify non-conformities and quality issues, reporting findings to the Quality Manager and collaborating with production teams on root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). • Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma) to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve overall process efficiency. • Audits and Compliance: Support internal and external audits (e.g., ISO 9001 certification audits) by providing necessary documentation and demonstrating compliance with quality procedures. • Training: Assist in training production staff on new quality control procedures and best practices. • Performs other related duties as required. SKILLS: • The ability to quickly learn and adapt to the various quality control systems. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Diligent documentation and record keeping skills • Mathematical calculation and conversion skills required • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI): • Monitoring Operations: After approving the production processes by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests, quality lab technicians monitor the operations to ensure they meet the approved systems, communicating any required changes to the production supervisor. • Maintaining Records of Testing: As part of their daily tasks, quality lab technicians maintain detailed records of the testing that’s been carried out, as well as relevant additional information and various metrics, such as the number of conforming and nonconforming products produced or received each day. • Inspecting Procedures: Quality lab technicians inspect, test, or measure materials using visual techniques, wet chemistry techniques, and physical testing equipment to ensure that all raw materials and finished products are inspected to a high standard. • Creating Reports for Quality Supervisor: From the data collected from inspections, quality lab technicians may create reports for the quality manager to highlight issues, detail the number of nonconforming products being produced or received, and suggest where improvements can be made. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Materials Science, Chemistry, Gemology, Manufacturing/Quality Engineering) is preferred. • Previous experience (2+ years preferred) in a quality control/assurance role within a manufacturing or laboratory setting, preferably the jewelry industry. • Strong understanding of quality management principles and practices, with specific knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and experience working in an ISO-certified environment. • Excellent color aptitude. • Proficiency in using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and laboratory instruments. Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints and technical specifications. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Quality Lab Technician ensures that all jewelry products meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves testing, inspection, documentation, and collaboration with production teams to uphold product integrity.