Quality Technician

Job Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality standards of incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products are met. This role involves inspecting and approving materials and products through various tests, documenting results, and working closely with production teams to resolve quality-related issues.The position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager and Operations Manager for daily supervision and performance reviews.

Job Responsibilities

• Approve Incoming Materials: Verify specifications of incoming materials through visual and measurement tests. Reject and return materials that do not meet standards

• Approve In-Process Production: Monitor ongoing production by ensuring specifications are met through visual and measurement testing. Communicate necessary adjustments to lead personnel or supervisors

• Approve Finished Products: Confirm that finished products meet quality standards through testing. Return products for re-work when necessary, and ensure re-work is performed and approved

• Document Inspection Results: Maintain accurate reports and logs of inspection results, summarizing re-work and waste. Input data into the quality database for future reference

• Maintain Measurement Equipment: Ensure that all measurement tools and equipment are properly maintained and in good working condition. Communicate equipment repair needs when necessary

• Interpret Blueprints and Specifications: Read blueprints and interpret technical specifications to ensure accurate quality assessments.

• Ensure Safe Work Environment: Adhere to safety and health protocols, ensuring all tasks are performed within established safety standards

• Continuous Learning and Skill Development: Update job knowledge by participating in relevant educational opportunities and adopting new skills to improve inspection processes

• Achieve Organizational Quality Goals: Complete tasks that contribute to meeting organizational quality and operational objectives

• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of four to five years of prior experience in a quality-related position or a comparable role, preferably in the metals industry

• Work Environment: Experience in an industrial warehouse setting, ideally within the metals industry

• Industry Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with ISO-9001, QS-9000, TS-16949, ISO-14000 standards and metallurgy preferred

• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, and other relevant software programs

• Attention to Detail: Must be meticulous, with a strong eye for detail to ensure high-quality standards are maintained

• Self-Management: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative in completing tasks efficiently

• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility

• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history

• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks