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Amphenol Aerospace Quality Technician - FAI in Sidney, New York
Quality Technician - FAI
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Location: Sidney, NY
Department: G8
Posted: 3/24/2026
Location Name: Sidney, NY
Wage Max: 65,000.00
Wage Min: 50,000.00
Position Type: Full-Time
The Role
Amphenol Aerospace Operations is seeking a Quality Technician - FAI to work out of its state-of-the-art facility in Sidney, NY.
TheQuality Technician FAI organizes the workload associated with First Article Inspections (FAI's) and source inspections (customer and internal) for various major customers, including Boeing, Honeywell, GE Aviation and Rockwell Collins.
The key responsibilities of this Quality Technician - FAI include, but are not limited to:
Review completed assembly work orders/shippers daily for Q requirements
Disposition workload accordingly to gage inspection, final inspection, customer source or shipping
Gain access to customer portals to upload customer quality documents and information
Compile necessary quality related documents such as FAI reports, vendor certs and plating reports for customer orders
Assure accuracy of FAI programs and records, prioritize them for gage inspection personnel to work on and assist them as necessary
Assist with FAI software enhancements
Manage monthly source schedule to efficiently ship as much as possible
Obtain delegated source inspection status for customers such as GE, Honeywell, and Collins as needed
Build relationships with customers to communicate issues and coordinate resolutions efficiently and effectively
Communicate and track quality inventory to ensure swift disposition and report weekly progress
Perform other work assignments and additional projects as necessary and assigned
Escalate opportunities for improvement as necessary to aid in the success of the Quality department
Location
Sidney, NY
30 Minute Drive from Binghamton, NY
20 Minute Drive from Oneonta, NY
Salary: $50,000 - $65,000
The Person
The key skills and qualities of a Quality Technician at Amphenol Aerospace Operations:
High school diploma or equivalent is required; post-high school technical experience is strongly preferred
Experience working with engineering blueprints and MRP software packages
Ability to interface with customers and internal support teams to resolve issues and FAI acceptance
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and company POs
Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills (written and verbal), ability to interact with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers and customers
Proficiency in inspection and quality software (e.g., CMM software, QMS modules, Minitab/SPC, Microsoft Office)
Strong organization and time management, ability to prioritize multiple FAIs and urgent product launches
Extended periods of sedentary, computer based work
Ability to lift 20 pounds
Ability to work in a team and fast-paced environment
The Company
With manufacturing sites in Sidney, NY, Mesa, AZ, Nogales, MX, and a Design Center in Pasadena, CA, Amphenol Aerospace Operations has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years.
Focusing on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments, we pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions.
Working at Amphenol means you are recognized and valued for your contributions because we believe that our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. We support and encourage career development for all employees and have ample opportunities for advancement.
We pride ourselves for being customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do. These values are ingrained in each of us and contribute to a culture of teamwork and meaningful work.
Amphenol offers competitive pay and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government.
Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.
Amphenol – Making History, Designing the Future
Amphenol Aerospace complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO poster Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)
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