Quality Technician I

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

Busch Vacuum Solutions has an immediate direct hire opportunity open for a Quality Technician I at our Regional Distribution Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia and Chesapeake, Virginia! 

The Quality Technician I position is responsible for performing incoming material inspections, audits, and calibration of gauges, in addition to maintaining/completing data entry, statistical analysis, and maintaining quality systems.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a high attention to detail, looking to join an amazing team, apply NOW for an opportunity to find out why Busch Vacuum Solutions is an amazing place to work!

Job Responsibilities

• Defines and perform Incoming Materials inspection as required.
• Defines and perform inspection on materials as required.
• Inputs quality data into spreadsheets and programs.
• Participates in group problem solving activities.
• Performs calibrations on gauges and send out gauges as needed.
• Conducts in-process audits, internal and external, as required.
• Processes non-conforming material, including disposition.
• Maintains general housekeeping standards.
• Reports on-line performance and update chart/graph displays.
• Work independently or as a team, as necessary, to fulfill department and Busch goals and objectives.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining 5S and Lean activities to improve flow and reduce waste as directed by Management.
• Perform processes and procedures while maintaining measurable and productive output as defined by production goals.
• Must comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures while reporting all unsafe activities and concerns to the supervisor, safety officer, or human resources.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment: Required
• 5+ years of overall manufacturing experience in any area: Preferred
• High School graduate or General Education Degree- Required
• Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, Word): Required
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system software experience: Preferred

Personal Qualifications

• Work with a high level of initiative, be self-motivated, and possess professional maturity
• Be detail, goal, and safety oriented
• Must be organized and maintain a clean and orderly workspace
• Must possess a positive attitude, be dependable, and trustworthy
• Work independently or as a team, as necessary, to fulfill department and Busch goals and objectives
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills in English

Job Requirements

• Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
  • Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE

Physical Requirements

• Constant reaching outward, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 10lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 25lbs
• Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 50lbs
• All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Benefits & Opportunities

Busch Vacuum Solutions offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more! 

Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company.  Busch values promoting from within!

Work Environment

Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Why work for Busch Vacuum Solutions?

As diverse and boundless as the world of vacuum is, so are the jobs and tasks at Busch. We welcome all talents, regardless of education, age, gender, or nationality; worldwide.