Quality Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements to verify dimensional conformance
• Perform first-piece inspections for departments
• Conduct in-process and final inspections and accurately complete history cards and inspection documentation
• Perform floor audits and in-process inspections to ensure compliance with control plans and work instructions
• Set up and use special gaging and precision measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and other inspection tools
• Prepare samples using cut-off saws and other equipment for testing purposes
• Perform hardness, tensile, and torque testing in accordance with applicable standards
• Conduct grain flow testing and mix required chemicals as part of metallurgical evaluation
• Perform raw material evaluations and verify compliance with specifications
• Complete PPAP documentation when assigned
• Administer disposition of nonconforming material and generate Repair Shop Orders as required
• Evaluate incoming material certifications (raw material, heat treat, plating) for compliance and maintain certification records in the ERP system
• Maintain quality documentation and records in the company ERP/business system
• Attend meetings as required to support quality initiatives
• Work with customers and suppliers when needed under direction of quality leadership
• Follow all Lean, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience preferred
• Strong ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and special gaging
• Basic knowledge of PPAP and statistical tools preferred
• Basic computer proficiency and ERP experience preferred

Competencies/Skills

• Strong attention to detail and inspection accuracy
• Working knowledge of dimensional inspection and testing methods
• Ability to identify nonconforming product and escalate appropriately
• Basic understanding of statistical process control concepts
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with production teams
• Commitment to continuous improvement and compliance standards