Quality Technician

Position: Quality Technician Accountable To: Quality Manager We are seeking a skilled Quality Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting tests and inspections to ensure that products meet quality standards. You will also be expected to identify and resolve any quality issues that arise and make recommendations for process improvements. Quality Technician duties and responsibilities • Perform quality control tests on components, materials, and finished products • Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and recommend solutions • Maintain testing equipment and records thereof • Create and maintain quality control documentation and reports • Collaborate with production teams to ensure quality standards are met • Conduct audits of production processes to ensure compliance with regulations and standards • Train production staff on quality control procedures and standards • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality control processes • Communicate quality control findings and recommendations to management Quality Technician requirements and qualifications • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications • Knowledge of quality control processes and procedures • Experience with inspection tools and equipment • Strong attention to detail • Excellent communication skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements • Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience • Certification or ability to certify in necessary quality processes • Experience in a manufacturing or production environment • Knowledge of ISO 9001 or other quality management systems • Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and other quality improvement tools • Ability to analyze data and identify trends • Strong problem-solving skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines Knowledge or experience in the following a plus • Steel grade chemistry compositions • Physical Properties • Machining Characteristics • Microstructure • Steel Making and Casting operations • Cold Finishing operations • Surface Conditions and Surface defects • Heat treating Operations • Product and Processing limitations • ASTM, SAE, Industry Tolerances • Testing Features and Limitations • Failure Analysis