Job Description

Take the next step with an exciting and growing company

As the only fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, Loos & Co holds a leading position in the global aerospace sector.

A division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies encompassing 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are found in mission critical flight control applications. Our precision-manufactured components are also used for defense, med tech, and heavy industry purposes around the world, in large part because of the people behind our products.

Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you’re interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.

Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

Job Title QA Technician I – Assembly Base Salary Range

Industry Job Title QA Technician I – Assembly

Department Quality Minimum $ 51,000

Classification Non-Exempt Midpoint $ 58,100

Career Level Technical Maximum $ 65,100

Grade G4 Target Bonus

Location Pomfret Center, CT or assign facility

Reports to Quality Leader or Plant Manager

Scope Performs hands-on inspection and testing of assembled products, components, and related records.

Quality Assurance Technician – Pomfret, CT

Available Shifts:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM — 3 openings
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM — 2 openings
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM — 1 opening

All shifts include a ½-hour lunch.

Position Summary / Essential Function

The essential function of the QA Technician I - Assembly is to verify that assembled products and components conform to drawings, work instructions, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards. The position performs in-process and final inspection, functional or load-related testing where trained and authorized, traceability verification, and nonconformance documentation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect components, setups, work in process, and completed assemblies for dimensions, workmanship, configuration, identification, and traceability.
• Review bills of material, routers, drawings, work instructions, and customer requirements before acceptance.
• Perform approved functional, proof, or other product tests using established equipment and procedures where trained and authorized.
• Verify measuring and test equipment is within calibration status before use.
• Document inspection and test results and maintain objective evidence of product acceptance.
• Identify, contain, and document nonconforming product and support corrective action investigations.
• Provide timely feedback to assemblers and supervisors regarding defects, recurring conditions, and acceptance criteria.
• Support first-piece, process audit, and continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of manufacturing, assembly, inspection, or quality experience.
• Ability to document results accurately and use computer-based quality records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training in mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or quality.
• Experience with cable, wire rope, lifting, rigging, or fabricated assemblies.

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to interpret assembly drawings, bills of material, tolerances, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and applicable test equipment.
• Understanding of workmanship standards, traceability, and control of nonconforming product.
• Ability to work safely around assembly and test operations.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

This position operates in office, laboratory, warehouse, and/or active manufacturing environments. The employee may regularly stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle inspection and measurement equipment, communicate, and move among work areas. The role may require lifting or moving materials consistent with assigned inspection duties, observing production activity, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Specific physical demands may vary by assignment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law. This description identifies the essential functions of the position but is not intended to list every physical activity or working condition.

Benefits

Subject to the terms, eligibility requirements, and amendment provisions of the applicable plans and policies:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All applicants who are offered a position with the Company will be required to successfully complete a post-offer drug screening, where permitted by applicable law and in accordance with Company policy.

At-Will Employment

Employment with the Company is at will. Either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job description creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will employment relationship.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance options
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Shift: 8-hour shift

Work Location: In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.

Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.