Quality Technician III

QUALITY TECHNICIAN III

Department:

Quality

Reports To:

Quality Director

Pay Grade:

Hourly

Supervises:

N/A

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

Approved By:

Human Resources Administrator

Revision Date:

12/9/2025

JOB SUMMARY

A Quality Technician III ensures the products meet the required quality standards and specifications. You train Quality Technician Is and IIs in our processes and how to use proper inspection techniques. You work closely with the Quality Director, Lead Quality and Project Managers to ensure project timelines are hit, provide oversight of critical inspections and their completion, and designate daily tasks to Quality Technician Is and IIs. The role is critical in maintaining the integrity of the manufacturing process and delivering high-quality components along with flawless documentation required by aerospace, defense, and nuclear customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates daily with Lead Quality to discuss what projects all the Technicians will work on based on their knowledge and due dates.


• Help resolve minor non-conformities and implement quality improvement initiatives.


• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to understand inspection requirements.


• Performs visual and dimensional inspections of machined parts using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.


• Checks parts for conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances.


• Identifies and documents any non-conformities or deviations and discusses them with the Quality Manager.


• Maintains detailed records of inspection results, including measurements, observations, and any deviations from quality standards.


• Fills out or checks inspection reports to ensure proper documentation of all quality-related data.


• Support New product introduction with providing Quality Plan development, balloon drawings, etc


• Review drawings and propose measurement methods and assess feasibility


• Support development of customer corrective actions


• Review certs for compliance


• Perform internal audits for QMS

The above list reflects the general details describing the position's principles and essential functions. It shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school degree or equivalent.


• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Strong attention to detail.


• 5+ years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or a similar role.


• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Apprenticeship or vocational training.


• Experience using quality software tools and processes.


• Excellent project management skills.


• CMM and scanning operation and programming


• Leadership capability


• Demonstrate strong initiative and sense of urgency

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.


• Exert 1 to 25 pounds of force 75% of the time.


• Exert 26 to 50 pounds of force 20% of the time.


• Exert 50-plus pounds of force 5% of the time.


• Reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and computer screens requires near acuity and accommodation.


• Read English and understand sketches, routings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


• Communicate effectively with employees.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Indoor shop-based position.


• Moderate noise levels from operating machines.


• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.


• Machining fumes, dust, and mist.


• Skin exposed to oils and cutting fluids.

Compensation details: 35-50 Hourly Wage

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