Full-Time

Quality Technician

Spartronics

Spartronics

501-1,000 employees

Designs, manufactures, and manages aerospace electronics

Compensation Overview

$25 - $30/hr

Plaistow, NH, USA

In Person

On-site work is required in Plaistow, New Hampshire.

Associate's

Category
QA & Testing (2)
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Experience with electronic manufacturing and ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100-certified manufacturing is preferred.
  • Ability to use computers, Microsoft Office, other production-related programs, and technology.
  • Ability to work on-site at the Plaistow, New Hampshire facility and work overtime based on business conditions.
  • Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, schematics, wire diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematics, including fractions and decimals, using direct-reading gauges, rulers, and scales.
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to work effectively in a teamwork environment.
  • Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and maintain reliable and punctual attendance.
  • Ability to communicate effectively by email, phone, or in person.
Responsibilities
  • Perform daily incoming inspection and First Article Inspection preparation of materials in the aerospace and defense industry according to standardized processes, procedures, and methods.
  • Perform mechanical and electrical testing on in-process and finished products according to standardized processes, procedures, and methods.
  • Lead the Quality Control Inspection team as required.
  • Support the Quality Manager, Program Managers, Manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional team members to ensure product quality.
  • Perform assignments in compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, company safety, and health regulations, using required personal protective equipment.
  • Perform incoming material inspection.
  • Perform in-process and final inspection of manufactured products according to customer and organizational specifications, including electrical and mechanical testing.
  • Collect, compile, analyze, develop, and report data and information as required.
  • Maintain organized and accurate physical and electronic records, generate reports, and provide data to support Engineers, Program Managers, and other cross-functional team members.
  • Process Nonconformance Reports, including initial review, data recording, photography when necessary, and notification of suppliers or internal responsible parties.
  • Support suppliers and internal departments with Nonconformance Report matters.
  • Work with suppliers and sub-tier suppliers to obtain required quality documentation and resolve open issues.
  • Report to the Quality Manager when Nonconformance Report material dispositions and verification are complete.
  • Report regularly on the status and activities of the area.
  • Support the Quality Manager with routine Quality Management System tasks, including calibration and shelf-life activities.
  • Create, prepare, and perform First Article Inspections on applicable assemblies and projects in accordance with AS9102 and AS9100, interacting frequently with customer Supplier Quality Managers.
  • Use schematics, wire diagrams, and mechanical drawings to perform work.
  • Use hand tools and measuring equipment, including gauges, micrometers, calipers, and rulers.
  • Use Microsoft Office, production software, and other technologies to perform work.
  • Use AS9102-specific software and applications, including Discuss and Net Inspect.
  • Maintain clean assigned work areas and follow good housekeeping practices.
  • Work collectively in a team environment and adapt to changing customer demands.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • An Associate's or Technical Degree in Electronics, Engineering, or an equivalent field is preferred.
  • Professional quality certifications such as ASQ Certified Six Sigma Technician or ASQ Certified Quality Inspector are preferred.
  • IPC J-STD certification and IPC-610 certification are preferred.

Spartronics designs, manufactures, and manages the full lifecycle of electronic and electromechanical devices for high-stakes industries. Its work spans aerospace, defense, space, instrumentation and control, life sciences, and medical devices. The company operates a network of design and production facilities across North America and Asia, enabling end-to-end support from initial concept and development through manufacturing, integration, testing, and ongoing lifecycle management. What sets Spartronics apart is its global footprint and integrated capabilities, allowing it to handle complex, compliant, and high-reliability products at scale for demanding customers. The company’s goal is to deliver reliable, certified hardware and seamless lifecycle services that meet the rigorous standards of its sectors.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Watertown, Massachusetts

Founded

1990

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What believers are saying

  • Fortem partnership in 2026 expands counter-UAS volume and defense revenue.
  • Watertown AS9100 certification in May 2026 unlocks more aerospace and defense work.
  • Williamsport and Logan keep regulated medical and defense programs anchored across North America.

What critics are saying

  • Milpitas closed permanently in 2023, eliminating 74 jobs and signaling concentration stress.
  • Private-equity ownership since 2020 demands returns, risking further site rationalization by 2027.
  • Customer concentration in defense and medical manufacturing leaves Spartronics exposed to program losses.

What makes Spartronics unique

  • AS9100 certification at Watertown, 2026, deepens defense-ready manufacturing credibility.
  • Seven-site footprint spans U.S. and Vietnam, supporting regulated production and offshore scale.
  • Fortem chose Spartronics in 2026 for secure U.S.-based counter-UAS manufacturing.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
Evertiq
Feb 8th, 2023
Spartronics to shutter Milpitas plant in October

In a WARN notice, Spartronics says that the company will permanently close its facility in Milpitas, California on October 31, 2023.

MD+DI
Jan 12th, 2023
Spartronics New CFO & Other Supplier News | mddionline.com

Spartronics announced that it has appointed Michael R. Schlehr as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 3, 2023.

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Dec 22nd, 2022
Circuits Assembly Online Magazine

“Circuits Assembly is very excited to have Jeff join Spartronics as CEO,” said Todd Bradley, Executive Chairman of Spartronics.

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Spartronics today said it appointed Jeffrey Schlarbaum as CEO effective immediately.

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Jul 7th, 2022
Spartronics Corporation partners with Cachechamber

Spartronics located in North Logan, Utah has partnered with the Cache Valley Chamber of Commerce to help serve the community in growing a stronger and more diversified economy.