Quality Technician

Position Summary
The Quality Technician is responsible for inspecting precision-machined components, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, engineering drawings, and internal quality standards. This role supports production through in-process inspection, final inspection, documentation control, and continuous improvement activities. The ideal candidate has strong metrology skills, attention to detail, and experience working in a CNC machining environment.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Measurement

• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections on machined parts using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, etc.).
• Operate CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines) and other advanced metrology equipment as required.
• Verify part dimensions against engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications.
• Document inspection results and communicate nonconformities to production in a clear and timely manner.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Support quality management system activities aligned with ISO 9001 / AS9100 / IATF 16949 (adjust based on your industry). Not required but a plus.
• Maintain traceability, calibration records, and inspection documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, work instructions, and industry standards.

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

• Identify, document, and help contain nonconforming material.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and supervisors to resolve quality issues.

Continuous Improvement

• Provide feedback on inspection methods and suggest process improvements.
• Participate in 5S, lean manufacturing, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support process capability studies, SPC, and measurement system analyses (MSA/Gage R&R).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading a plus.
• Proficiency with common precision measurement tools and gauges.
• Experience using CMM (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso, Measure-Max) preferred.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
• Solid documentation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISO-based quality systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certification in machining, quality control, metrology, or related field.
• Experience with CNC machining processes and shop floor operations.
• Knowledge of SPC, root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone), and lean principles.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 40 lbs, and work in a production environment.
• Comfortable working around machine shop equipment and common industrial hazards.