QC Technician

The ideal candidate must have a technical degree (BSc) and experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment. The candidate will perform destructive and non-destructive testing, maintain accurate laboratory records, calibrate measurement equipment, and support quality assurance activities. The ability to analyze test data, prepare technical reports, and communicate findings effectively is essential. The successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement efforts while ensuring products meet customer and industry requirements.

Job Description

• Reviews specifications, test procedures, and customer requirements to understand testing scope, acceptance criteria, and product requirements.
• Performs destructive and mechanical testing, including tensile testing and other laboratory evaluations in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Prepares test specimens and conducts testing to ensure materials and products meet customer specifications and internal quality requirements.
• Records and documents test results by completing reports, entering data into quality databases, and maintaining laboratory records.
• Performs dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Calibrates, verifies, and maintains laboratory and inspection equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with calibration schedules.
• Assists in investigating nonconforming materials and reports test failures while identifying and recommending corrective actions and process improvements.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, tools, and work areas in clean, organized, and safe conditions.
• Monitors testing and measuring equipment to ensure proper functionality and reports any equipment issues requiring maintenance or repair.
• Supports production and quality teams by providing testing data, technical assistance, and quality-related recommendations.
• Updates job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training.
• Ensures compliance with company safety policies, laboratory procedures, and quality management system requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Experience : Minimum 2+ years of laboratory testing, quality control, or quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in performing tensile testing, mechanical testing, and calibration activities preferred.


Education : Associate or bachelor's degree in science, Engineering Technology, Materials Science, or related technical field preferred.


Communication : Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.


Technology : Strong working knowledge of MS Office and other support software. Ability to use precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, and gauges. Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment, calibration practices, and quality documentation. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.


Position Type and Expected Hours of Work - This is a full-time position. Rotating shifts, overtime and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel - This position might require occasional travel.


Work Environment - The position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, iPads, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.


Physical Requirements - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the QC Technician position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms, lift and/or carry 50 pounds or more, balance, bend, stoop or kneel, climb, push/pull and squat, or crouch.