Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Technician

Topre America Corporation – Springfield, Ohio

Starting pay $20.33

Competitive Pay | Excellent Benefits | Career Growth Opportunities

Topre America is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Technician to join our Quality team at our Springfield, Ohio facility. This position supports new model launches, current production quality activities, inspections, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

If you have experience in quality, manufacturing, inspection, automotive production, or are looking to grow your career in a quality-focused role, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Topre America?

• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Available from Day One
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Stable Automotive Manufacturing Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Position Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting New Model, Mid-Model, and Current Model Quality Engineering activities. This role performs inspections, testing, documentation, product sorting, containment activities, and quality audits to ensure products meet Topre America and customer quality standards.

The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams.

Essential Responsibilities

Quality Support & Documentation

• Support new model and current production quality activities.
• Receive, stage, unpack, sort, and repack new and mid-model products.
• Create sort sheets, quality documents, check sheets, and required launch documentation.
• Maintain accurate sort records and quality tracking documentation.
• Meet deadlines related to new model and production quality activities.
• Create and issue Quality Alerts for quality concerns or process issues.
• Complete customer-required inspection reports accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, and containment activities.

Inspection & Testing

• Perform quality inspections according to Topre and customer requirements.
• Inspect parts using measurement equipment including:
• • Digital and Manual Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Height Gauges
  • Scales
  • Taper Gauges
  • Other inspection devices
• Interpret and understand quality data from CMM, scanning equipment, and other measurement systems.
• Perform weld quality inspections and testing, including:
• • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Hammer Destruct Testing
  • Air Chisel Destruct Testing
  • Cut/Etch Testing
  • Weld Cross-Section Inspections
  • Push-Out Testing of Projection Welded Nuts and Studs
• Perform microscope inspections of welds to verify specifications.
• Perform LMI testing and maintain required records.
• Calibrate inspection tools, gauges, and fixtures according to established procedures.

Production Quality Support

• Retrieve parts from production assembly cells according to schedule.
• Verify weld quality meets Topre and customer requirements.
• Perform containment activities for suspect product.
• Conduct process audits to ensure procedures and standards are followed.
• Evaluate quality concerns and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support implementation of process improvements and mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) initiatives.
• Assist Quality Engineers and Quality Managers with corrective actions and improvement activities.
• Provide detailed shift-to-shift communication and daily turnover information.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment through 5S practices.
• Follow all safety procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and interpret English documents, including:
• • Safety Rules
  • Work Instructions
  • Procedures
  • Training Materials
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills with ability to learn advanced systems.
• Ability to follow Topre America attendance and performance requirements.
• Basic math skills and ability to perform calculations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Quality Assurance or Quality Technician experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience with inspection tools and measurement equipment.
• Mechanical knowledge.
• Process improvement experience.
• Experience with sorting, containment, and corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of weld inspection methods.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs.

Computer Skills

Experience with:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous Quality, Manufacturing, Inspection, or related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk throughout the work shift.
• Use hands to handle and inspect parts.
• Reach, bend, kneel, crouch, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Work in a continuous production environment.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 35 pounds.
• Perform visual inspections requiring:
• • Close Vision
  • Distance Vision
  • Color Recognition
  • Depth Perception

Work Environment

The employee may be exposed to:

• Moving mechanical equipment.
• Manufacturing production areas.
• Noise requiring additional personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Temperature changes, including heat and cold.
• Wet or humid conditions.
• Vibration and electrical equipment.

About Topre America Corporation

Topre America is a leading automotive manufacturer specializing in advanced metal stamping and welded assemblies. Our success is built on innovation, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We provide employees with opportunities to develop their skills and build long-term careers.

Apply today and join the Topre America Quality Team!

Since Topre Corporation establishment in 1935, Topre has been advancing its core technologies, in particular automotive stampings and weld assemblies. By applying these core technologies, we now supply a variety of high-performance components and products to different industries in order to satisfy various demands of our customers. Come join our team here at Topre America Corporation!

Company Description

Since Topre Corporation establishment in 1935, Topre has been advancing its core technologies, in particular automotive stampings and weld assemblies. By applying these core technologies, we now supply a variety of high-performance components and products to different industries in order to satisfy various demands of our customers. Come join our team here at Topre America Corporation!