Associate Quality Technician 1

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right




Who we are: 

Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEMs to enhance the lives of patients worldwide and high-end niche batteries for specialized applications in the energy, military, and environmental markets. We are guided by our six Values, including focus on Customers, Innovation, Collaboration, Inclusion, Candor, and Integrity. Working at Integer means you are part of a team passionately pursuing excellence in all that we do and always reaching for the next great achievement. 

What you will do in this role:  

The primary purpose of this entry-level position is to ensure or establish controls for products and processes related to various technical functions meeting customer and regulatory requirements.  Maintains and improves Integer quality systems. Carries out responsibilities with moderate or minor supervision.   

Ensure or Establish Controls for Products and Processes

• Compiles or completes quality records, reports, and/or documentation ensuring GDP (Good Documentation Practices) are applied.  

• Participates in problem solving and provides input for process/product evaluations for continuous improvement.  
• Utilizes equipment and ensures current calibration. May repair, modify and/or maintain equipment.

• Performs inspections in accordance with authorized specification and applicable quality standards.  
• Sets up and runs testing according to procedures or Engineering direction. May perform failure analysis and/or troubleshooting.     
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Grow on the job and help others succeed

• Expands skill base through on-the-job training, cross training, and classroom instruction.  
• May train personnel in proper techniques to utilize systems, equipment, and processes.  

• Provides support/guidance, data, and analysis to other departments.  

Ensure Alignment on the Corporate Strategic Initiatives

• Continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality and identifies and escalates quality non-conformances to assist in achieving company quality objectives and key business metrics.
• Adheres to Integer Core Beliefs, Safety and Quality requirements and applicable regulations described in the quality management system (QMS). 
• You embed Quality within your daily work life – “I own Quality.”  You are a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, by assuring adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS), facilitating and/or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma. 

How you will be measured: 

• Live the Integer Values through leading by example.
• Assist the site in achieving its annual goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Achieve all Goals and Objectives assigned.

What sets you apart:

• Minimum Education (preferred):
  • High school graduate or equivalent may be required, associate degree or experience in area of technical expertise may be preferred. 

• Minimum Experience (preferred):
  • 0-2 years experience

• Specialized Knowledge:  

• Understanding of GD&T. 
• Understanding of the ISO9001/ISO13485 quality standards preferred 
• Product knowledge helpful

• Special Skills:  

• Computer operation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/prints. 
• Ability to read and understand work instructions.

• Familiar with the use of measurement tools/equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions on parts (e.g. pin gage, caliper, optical comparator, etc.).
• hand gages to measure physical dimensions on parts.
• Experience measuring physical dimensions on parts.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Detail oriented and organized.

QUALITY: Identifies and evaluates procedures to ensure the production of quality product for manufacturing side. Works with measurement tools to ensure product is to standard before it is released. Conducts studies to understand capability for process and/or measurement systems. Performs dimensional testing for product before and after cleaning. Provides the Quality group with technical support as required. Makes decisions on how to handle product issues with the operator accordingly and matters pertaining to whether product is acceptable. May write technical reports, records of standards and rejections and other required quality documentation. 





U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.