Quality Assurance Technician-Nights

Quality Assurance Technician – Dayton, Texas Safety is First but Quality matters. At Insteel Wire Products you have the opportunity to become an expert in steel wire testing. You will be the technical support for the production floor and management. QA Assurance Technicians are a valuable part of our team; we need more individuals who align with our company goals of developing skillsets and building ambition to grow within the company. Join Us. About You The person we are looking for is driven, motivated, and has a firm attention to detail. You are a valuable member of the team and a key player in the success of the business. You will assist in the testing of raw materials and finished products, providing technical support to production and management. If you are a dedicated, team‑driven individual with an eye for detail, Insteel has an opportunity for you. Position Snapshot A Quality Assurance Technician is commonly expected to perform, maintain, troubleshoot, and provide guidance for quality and ASTM standards. You will provide support for all production employees and work daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working at risk lowered to ALARA specifically to achieve ZERO HARM. To be successful in this role you will: Audit production procedures and submit summary reports to your QA manager, production supervisors, as well as the General Manager. Sample and test raw materials according to ASTM standards. Use load measuring machines, micrometers, calipers, extensometers, metal scales, and other provided equipment. Ensure proper training of production employees in quality testing equipment and standards to include micrometers. Initiate and suggest plans to improve quality performance, subject to approval by Insteel leadership. Use judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures. File all test results and test sheets as required. Identify potential quality issues. Conduct diameter checks, check efficiency tests, pull‑out tests, elongation checks, wire drawing heat checks, counter checks, band tension, and all other procedures considered as auditing or special testing. Use downtime productively to review work, identify potential issues, and contribute to continuous improvement. Requirements and Education High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions. Ability to perform simple arithmetic skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals. An equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience may be acceptable. Preferably a minimum of 3 months’ work‑related experience is required, including use of various testing equipment, computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet, and written and verbal communication skills. Benefits Competitive base pay. Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance. Paid time off, including holidays and vacation. Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life/short‑term disability/long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company‑paid tele‑health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the U.S. requiring Visa sponsorship at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insteel Industries