Quality Assurance Technician

DescriptionPlease note that this posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment opportunity with the client. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through the client's approved 3rd party Direct Source provider for the duration of the specified project and will not be an employee of the client.Quality Assurance Technician I - FAANG company's internal manufacturing serviceOverviewThe internal manufacturing team is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician I to support equipment builds at a new location. The team is an internal contract manufacturer producing high-quality components through CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, additive manufacturing, and assembly - serving teams across the client's organization, including their robotics and subscription departments.In this role you'll inspect machined, sheet metal, and 3D printed components using precision measuring equipment, support nonconforming product disposition, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. If you take pride in precision, have a strong GD&T foundation, and want to grow your metrology skills in a fast-paced environment — this role is for you.Key ResponsibilitiesInspection & Quality ControlConduct part inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, optical comparators, microscopes, and other precision measuring equipmentVerify parts against engineering drawings and ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) specificationsPerform in-process and final inspections; document results and maintain accurate quality recordsSupport first article inspections (FAI) for new partsNonconforming Product ManagementAssist with Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition of nonconforming productIdentify and escalate quality issues to the Quality Lead and Quality ManagerSupport root cause analysis and corrective action activities; track parts through resolutionRMA SupportAssist with Return Material Authorizations and Failure Analysis ReportsDocument quality issues and customer concerns; coordinate with Quality Lead on resolutionMetrology & Process ImprovementOperate and assist in programming inspection equipment (CMM, optical comparators, scanners, articulating arms)Maintain calibration of inspection equipmentSupport continuous improvement initiatives to reduce inspection time and improve efficiencyCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with manufacturing, engineering, and customer-facing teams on quality issues and inspection requirementsCommunicate inspection results clearly to production teamsRequirementsMust-Have:2+ years in a manufacturing environment in a quality role2+ years working with ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) and reading engineering drawings2+ years using precision inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauge pins)Familiarity with machined parts, sheet metal, powder coat, and weldingHigh school diploma or equivalentNice-to-Have:Experience inspecting 3D printed componentsUnderstanding of multiple manufacturing processes (CNC, 3D printing, welding, sheet metal, powder coating)Experience operating optical comparators or CMMs3+ years in manufacturing quality or contract manufacturing environmentsASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar certificationRelevant Leadership PrinciplesHave Backbone; Disagree and Commit — Speak up when you spot a quality issue, even under production pressure. Once a decision is made, execute with full commitment.Earn Trust — Build credibility through consistent accuracy, honest reporting, and reliable follow-through with manufacturing and quality teams.Team & CultureThe team has grown from a small internal startup to 80+ employees in two years, building manufacturing capabilities that teams across the client's organization rely on. Quality techs work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and customer-facing teams daily, so collaboration is core to how this team operates.High-performing contractors have a good chance of converting to full-time. You'll gain hands-on experience across multiple processes and real opportunity to develop advanced metrology skills, including equipment programming.LogisticsSchedule: Initial training schedule: (6:15am –2:45pm PT), standard work schedule: 4×10hr shifts (2:30pm – 1:00am PT)Duration: 11 months — strong potential for extension and FTE conversionStart Date: ASAPOT/Weekends: Up to 5 hours OT/week; occasional weekends possibleThis posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Amazon.The pay range that Tundra in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $39/hour - $42/hour.Tundra’s benefits offering includes optional medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and a New Child Benefit.Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.