Technology Quality Technician

Job Description:

• The Technology Quality Technician is responsible for conducting quality control activities, including inspections, tests and results reporting.
• The Technology Quality Technician combines practical skills with understanding of the overall Quality Management System and the impact of nonconformances on the performance of equipment and systems.
• Inspect documentation, parts, components, materials, subassemblies and equipment against stated specifications, using measurement systems with valid calibration and acceptable repeatability and reproducibility.
• Comply with applicable inspection procedures and standard work.
• Assist in designing tests and fixtures and their set-up.
• Ensure all inspection and test activities are conducted safely. Participate in creation and review of Hazard Analysis and Risk Control for these activities.
• When authorized, perform calibration of measurement systems.
• Be familiar with inspection and test procedures, standard work and test plans, and provide input to continuously improve them.
• Document the results of inspections and tests.
• Verify the stability of results over time, as feasible.
• Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement, wherever applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on machined metal parts (primarily tubular components, under 8 inches diameter and up to ~5 feet long)
• Conduct manual inspections
• Use inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, plug gauges, and similar measurement tools
• Interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Document inspection results and communicate findings, including nonconformances
• Collaborate with engineers on inspection outcomes

Required Experience & Skills

Must-Have:

• Mechanical dimensional inspection experience
• Hands-on experience using manual inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and plug gauges
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Hands-on dimensional inspection experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-Have:

• SAP experience
• Experience in oil & gas or similar manufacturing environments, but adjacent manufacturing industries are welcome.
• The most important qualification is experience performing mechanical dimensional inspections. General QA/QC experience without mechanical inspection experience is less relevant for this role.

Required Years of Experience

• 2-3 years of mechanical dimensional inspection experience

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical school, trade school, or vocational training related to manufacturing, machining, quality, or inspection preferred

Shift / Hours

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday
• Occasional overtime may be available on an ad hoc basis, particularly during peak business periods, but is not expected to be routine.