Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician (Monday-Thursday 9 hours, half day Friday) Reports To: QualityManager Classification: Non-exempt Position Summary The Quality Technician is a hands-on role responsible for dimensional inspection, inspection program development, and quality documentation within ATACO Steel Products Corp's manufacturing operations. This position independently supports day-to-day inspection activity, creates and maintains inspection programs on Keyence and other measurement systems, and leads the dimensional side of PPAP, FAI, and new product activity, while supporting problem-solving and continuous improvement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Perform first article (FAI), in-process, final, PPAP, and dock inspections Utilize standard inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges), CMMs, and other dimensional inspection equipment to verify product conformance Read and interpret engineering drawings, apply GD&T, and verify conformance to customer specifications Balloon drawings and prepare inspection reports for FAI, PPAP, and customer submissions Collect, record, and document dimensional inspection data and maintain quality documentation Identify nonconforming material and support containment and disposition activities Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions Support APQP activities including control plans, PFMEAs, and gage R&R, as assigned Prepare and submit ISIR, FAI, and PPAP documentation, including dimensional results and supporting elements Support compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and internal audits Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality to identify and resolve quality issues on the manufacturing floor Support new product introduction and first-run activity, including development of inspection methods and programs Other duties as assigned Inspection Programming and Measurement Systems Assist with implementation and rollout of Keyence measurement systems and software Operate Keyence inspection equipment (e.g., vision systems, scanners) and other dimensional measurement systems Create, edit, run, and validate inspection programs in Keyence, PC-DMIS, and/or PolyWorks Maintain the inspection program library, including revisions tied to current drawing levels Assist in training operators and team members on proper system use Ensure inspection data is accurately captured and utilized for reporting Support troubleshooting and ongoing maintenance of Keyence systems Qualifications and Requirements 3+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment Programming experience required — hands-on experience creating, editing, and running inspection programs in Keyence, PC-DMIS, or PolyWorks (not equipment operation only) PPAP and FAI experience required Experience with CMMs and/or other dimensional inspection equipment Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications Experience ballooning drawings and preparing inspection reports Experience using standard inspection equipment Experience collecting and documenting dimensional inspection data Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Good communication and documentation skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies and systems Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing experience in metal fabrication, stamping, sheet metal, machining, or welding environments Work Environment This position operates in a manufacturing environment and requires time spent on the production floor. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required. Benefits ATACO Steel Products Corp offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, holidays, and education assistance. Equal Employment Opportunity ATACO Steel Products Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev