Quality Technician
Job Summary
The Quality Technician is responsible for inspecting CNC-machined parts to ensure they meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards. This position uses calibrated hand-measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify dimensions, identify defects, and document inspection results in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect CNC-machined parts using calibrated hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and gauges.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
- Verify part dimensions and identify defects or nonconforming conditions.
- Record inspection results accurately and maintain required quality documentation.
- Ensure measuring and inspection equipment is properly calibrated and in good working condition.
- Communicate quality issues with machinists, supervisors, and engineering personnel.
- Assist with investigating the cause of dimensional or quality issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area.
- Follow company quality procedures and applicable manufacturing standards.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, machining, or quality inspection preferred.
- Ability to use calibrated measuring tools accurately.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances.
- Basic understanding of CNC-machined parts and manufacturing processes.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic computer and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods.
- Ability to handle and inspect manufactured parts of varying sizes and weights.
- Ability to visually inspect parts and read measurements accurately.
