Quality Assurance Technician 

Location: Boulder, CO
Base Pay Rate: $20–24/hour DOE

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday – Friday

Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm

Position Overview

Are you detail-oriented and enjoy working with precision products? We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team and help ensure that optical products meet the highest standards. In this role, you’ll perform inspections, measurements, and quality checks right at the source of manufacturing, helping keep processes running smoothly and efficiently.

This is a hands-on role perfect for someone who takes pride in accuracy and wants to grow their skills in a precision manufacturing environment. You’ll report directly to the Quality Supervisor and work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams.

What You’ll Do

Inspect optical components to make sure they meet strict quality standards (ISO 10110, MIL-PRF-13830, MIL-PRF-48616)

Use tools like calipers, drop gauges, video microscopes, and tweezers to perform inspections

Check packaging to prevent damage or contamination (FOD control)

Prepare labels, Certificates of Conformance (CoC), and documentation packages for customers

Perform basic metrology on optical components and assemblies, including wavefront and surface measurements

Conduct environmental and durability testing (adhesion, abrasion, humidity, temperature, salt fog)

Read and interpret drawings, process sheets, coating scans, interferometer scans, and material certificates

Document non-conforming materials and communicate with Engineering

Help improve processes by identifying opportunities for training and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred

1–2 years of experience in a quality assurance or manufacturing environment preferred

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Comfortable performing moderate to complex math calculations

Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills

Requirements

This role involves work subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Must be a U.S. person per ITAR (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee)

Visa sponsorship is not available

Why This Role is Great

Work in a hands-on, high-tech precision optics environment

Gain experience with advanced measurement and testing tools

Collaborate with a team that values quality and precision

Opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility in quality or manufacturing