Quality Control Technician I

Jaxon is looking for an experienced Quality Control Technician to join our team.  

 Jaxon Engineering is the leading full-service provider of High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) services worldwide, delivering world-class engineering, testing, construction, and sustainment services. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs with employees working throughout the U.S.   

The successful candidate will possess experience in welding or weld inspection. Also has the ability to work with a variety of inspection tools to ensure manufactured parts meet the drawing criteria. The candidate will be able to work independently, while being a part of a team to support project priorities to meet the fabrication schedule. The candidate will have strong attention to detail and analytical skills to identify defects or deviations from drawing specifications.  

Salary: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour   

Required Travel: Some travel maybe required up to 50% per year.   

Benefits (all effective 1st day of work; no waiting period): 

• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Life insurance at 2.5 times annual base salary provided
• Short & Long Term Disability insurance provided
• PTO and paid holidays 
• 401(k) match (up to 4% of salary; no vesting period)

 The Jaxon Experience:

• Jaxon Kitchen Fridays, our Monthly tradition where the team gathers for good food, good company, and a chance to unwind the work week together.
• Annual Golf Tournament that brings out everyone’s competitive spirit; pros, rookies, and “I’m just here for the cart snacks” people alike.
• A Christmas Event Like No Other, legendary for a reason; traditions, surprises and the kind of magic only Jaxon can pull off. AND a Kids’ Christmas Celebration that brings out the joy, the crafts, and the wide-eyed wonder of the season.
• Super Bowl Party because friendly rivalry, good food, and loud cheering are practically part of our job description, and of course, even the day after the Super Bowl is a paid holiday, because we believe in recovery, rest, and reliving the best plays and commercials.

All the good times we talk about are here to build connection, not obligations. Participation is always optional because ownership includes owning your time and your comfort level. Nothing in this section is meant to create a contractual benefit, just a glimpse into the way we show up for each other and make Jaxon more than just a place to work! 

Primary Duties

• Complete weld inspection using (VT, MT, and PT) by working under Jaxon’s certified non-destructive testing (NDT) technician. If not already certified in the NDT techniques, the goal is to gain the required on the job training hours to become NDT certified.
• Perform QC measurement checks on fabricated piece parts and assemblies using a variety of measurement tools such as micrometer, caliper, digital protractor, tape measure, and coordinate-measuring machine (CMM). 
• Use Jaxon’s Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) efficiently by learning software, creating measurement programs, measuring piece parts and assemblies per drawing.
• Ensure data collected is saved, labeled, and organized per correct procedure

Other Duties

• Assist in inspecting, labeling, and organizing incoming materials and required documentation.
• Assist with inspection and verification of commercial off the shelf items.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly calibration checks on necessary equipment and assist with external calibrations by collecting equipment and maintaining calibration certificates.
• Assist with quality checks and End Item Data Package (EIDP) documentation on finished items ready for delivery 

• HS diploma with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in welding or weld inspection required.
• Able to obtain and retain a Department of Defense Secret clearance or higher
• Experience with mechanical assembly/disassembly, GD&T, inspecting parts, working with job travelers, drawings, or CMM inspection required.
• A technical degree/certification in Drafting, GD&T, Welding, and/or Fabricating a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented.
• Dependable, self-motivated, strong work ethic, and innovative

Application Deadline: Rolling – open until filled; candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on project needs and operational requirements. This description does not cover every task or expectation associated with the role.  

Jaxon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or military status.