Quality Technician

Position

Quality Technician

Location

Columbus, In

Reports To

Senior Quality Manager

Salary

$42,460 - $53,075 annual

Position Overview

The Quality Technician supports distribution quality activities through product inspection, measurement, material identification, nonconforming material management, and laboratory support. This role works closely with Quality, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to verify product conformance, support investigations, and ensure established quality processes and procedures are followed.

• Product Inspection and Verification: Perform inspection, measurement, and analysis activities to verify product identification and conformance to applicable specifications.
• Laboratory and Technical Support: Utilize appropriate measuring and test equipment to support dimensional verification, product evaluation, and laboratory activities.
• Nonconforming Material Support: Assist with the identification, investigation, disposition, sorting, and rework of nonconforming material.
• Quality System Compliance: Follow established Quality Management System requirements, customer-specific requirements, procedures, and work instructions.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with Quality, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to support timely resolution of quality-related issues.

Main Responsibilities

• Product Inspection: Inspect and verify product against applicable drawings, specifications, standards, and requirements.
• Material Identification: Verify material identification through measurement, inspection, and analysis.
• Measurement and Testing: Properly use Quality and laboratory measuring and test equipment to evaluate product conformance.
• Operations Support: Support Operations with product identification and quality-related material verification.
• Nonconforming Material: Support investigation and timely disposition of nonconforming product.
• Sort and Rework: Perform sorting and/or rework activities in accordance with approved specifications and instructions.
• Laboratory Support: Collect and maintain required data supporting laboratory activities and KPIs.
• Corrective Action Support: Provide inspection, measurement, and other technical information needed to support investigations and corrective actions.
• Quality Compliance: Follow applicable QMS policies, procedures, work instructions, and customer-specific requirements.
• Audit Support: Participate in assigned internal audits within the distribution environment.
• Product Knowledge: Develop and maintain working knowledge of fasteners, surface coatings, locking/sealing patches, heat treatment, and other applicable product characteristics.
• Documentation: Accurately complete and maintain required inspection, laboratory, and quality records.

Key Activities

• Performing dimensional and visual inspection of product.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to determine inspection requirements.
• Identifying unknown or suspect material through measurement and product evaluation.
• Utilizing calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical equipment, and other applicable inspection equipment.
• Documenting inspection and measurement results.
• Supporting nonconforming material investigations.
• Supporting material disposition and quarantine activities.Performing approved sorting and rework activities.
• Collecting laboratory KPI data.
• Supporting laboratory concerns and corrective actions.
• Assisting Operations with material identification and verification.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and work areas in accordance with established requirements.
• Supporting other Quality activities as assigned by management.

Key Competencies

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Drive for Results
• Responsiveness/Sense of Urgency
• High Sense of Accountability
• Timely and Quality Decision Making
• Organization and Documentation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical education or relevant additional training preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant Quality, inspection, laboratory, manufacturing, or distribution experience preferred.
• Experience using dimensional inspection and measurement equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and product specifications; GD&T knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with basic problem-solving and continuous improvement methods, including 5 Whys and Root Cause Analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other applicable quality management systems is a plus.
• Distribution, manufacturing, automotive, or industrial experience preferred.
• Fastener product knowledge is a plus.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands / Travel

• Ability to work within laboratory and distribution environments as required.
• Ability to handle, inspect, and manipulate product during inspection, sorting, and rework activities.
• Ability to use inspection and measurement equipment for extended periods as required.
• Infrequent travel to support business demands, <5%.

Compensation

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