Initial QA Technician

Join our Manufacturing team — production, assembly, operation of equipment, and more — and help us deliver an unmatched selection of products made with quality materials and workmanship.  

The Initial Quality Assurance team ensures that products meet quality standards for both internal and external customers. Under the leadership of the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the Initial QA Technician is responsible for performing initial inspections of jewelry pieces, verifying that items match orders, checking quantities and specifications, and updating order information in the tracking system.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial inspections on manufactured jewelry parts and components to ensure quality.
• Visually detect defects using a head visor or individual eye loop.
• Make judgment calls on the severity of defects and the potential for future processing.
• Select the appropriate codes when products do not meet acceptable standards.
• Use inventory management system to process components, including assigning them to a job, rejecting them, or updating them to the next location.
• Physically move products throughout the department as needed.
• Match inventory components with their corresponding jobs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic computer skills for processing orders and updating systems.
• Basic math skills for accurate counting and verification of quantities.
• Ability to view and handle small parts with precision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Capable of sitting for the majority of the work shift.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality assurance or a related field.
• Familiarity with Oracle or other inventory management systems.

Additional information

Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.

We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here.