Quality Control Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring ASC products meet established quality standards, engineering requirements, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards throughout the manufacturing process.

This role performs in-process and final product inspections, supports continuous improvement initiatives, assists with ISO compliance activities, and works closely with production and quality leadership to identify, document, and resolve quality concerns. Success in this role is measured by product conformance, audit readiness, process compliance, defect reduction, and overall support of ASC's commitment to quality excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Product Inspection & Verification

• Perform product inspections during manufacturing to verify work is completed accurately and in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Conduct final inspections to confirm completed products meet quality standards prior to shipment.
• Utilize quality checklists and inspection documentation to verify compliance with customer and ASC requirements.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality defects, non-conformances, and discrepancies according to established procedures.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure manufacturing accuracy.

Quality Assurance & Process Compliance

• Monitor production activities to ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are consistently followed.
• Notify the Quality Manager of deviations from approved processes, procedures, or specifications.
• Support quality documentation and record retention requirements in accordance with ASC quality standards.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with ASC quality management systems and ISO requirements.
• Participate in internal quality audits and corrective action activities as assigned.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Assist in quality investigations, complaint evaluations, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Support root cause analysis activities related to product defects, process issues, and customer concerns.
• Work closely with the Quality Manager and production teams to implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Recommend process improvements, quality tracking methods, and opportunities to improve manufacturing performance.
• Promote a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Communicate quality concerns clearly and professionally with production, engineering, and management teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely inspection records, reports, and quality documentation.
• Support production teams by providing guidance on quality requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in quality meetings and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
• Perform additional quality-related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Two or more years of experience in a quality control role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong passion for quality and identifying the root causes of issues.
• Experience with manufacturing operations, fabrication processes, and production environments.
• Knowledge of welding standards and inspection practices preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical standards and quality requirements preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO quality management systems, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, or related quality methodologies preferred.

Core Competencies

• Quality Focus
• Attention to Detail
• Root Cause Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Process Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication Skills
• Documentation & Reporting
• Accountability
• Teamwork & Collaboration

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing and office environment.
• Ability to routinely walk production floors and manufacturing areas.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and move throughout facilities during inspections and audits.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE while working in production environments.
• Visual acuity sufficient to identify defects, measure dimensions, and perform detailed inspections.
• Ability to work in varying manufacturing conditions, including exposure to noise, dust, and temperature fluctuations.

Required Education/Training

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Two or more years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in welding inspection or knowledge of welding standards preferred.
• Additional quality certifications or training are a plus.

About ASC

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) provides on-site power integration for large-scale data centers. We offer sound-attenuated and weather-protective packaging for on-site power generation equipment, with products ranging from economical skin-tight enclosures to entire multi-unit power plants.

We work to reform and modernize the integration process in a multitude of ways. Our personnel include certified welders, licensed electricians, and machinists, as well as an engineering design team that works with production in an assembly line process immersed in the language and culture of quality control. We offer project management and administrative support for the submittals process as well as advanced welding engineering, freight distribution management, CAD visualization and unparalleled field service.

Core Values

Safety – Continuous focus on the culture necessary to achieve and Injury-Free workplace.

Integrity – Act ethically and transparently in all business and personnel dealings. Do the right thing, even when it is hard.

Quality – Daily focus on the system and process necessary to ensure high-quality product is delivered from our facilities.

Teamwork – Combine individual strengths to achieve exceptional results.

Come helps us build safer, smarter, and more efficient ways to power the world's most demanding data centers.

One Team. One Goal.

ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.