Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Velocity's Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship and reliability across our production departments. This role involves performing thorough quality checks during and after the production process in metal fabrication, paint and body, or mechanical assembly. This individual plays a pivotal role in reducing warranty issues and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections during and after production to ensure components and assemblies meet established standards.
• Identify and document defects, inconsistencies, and areas of concern throughout the production process.
• Collaborate with department teams to address quality issues promptly and effectively.
• Monitor production workflows to ensure compliance with established quality control procedures.
• Provide real-time feedback to production teams to ensure continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and findings.
• Prepare detailed quality reports for review by the Quality Manager.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of quality control documentation and protocols.
• Identify potential quality issues that could result in warranty claims and work with teams to mitigate risks.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve production quality and reliability.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify subtle defects or inconsistencies.
• Strong communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with team members.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, define plans to achieve goals, create timelines and provide status reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Education Background and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in quality control within the automotive, manufacturing, or similar industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automotive production processes, including metal fabrication, paint and body, and mechanical assembly.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record

Physical Demands (To include but not limited to)

• Prolonged periods of standing or walking around the workspace.
• Frequently lifting heavy objects, such as tools, parts, or equipment, weighing up to 50-75 pounds.
• Regularly bending, stooping, or crouching to work on vehicles at different heights.
• Moving large or heavy equipment, carts, or vehicles within the shop.
• Precise manipulation of tools, small parts, and diagnostic equipment.
• Frequent use of fingers and hands for typing, writing, and operating a computer.
• Using telephones, printers, copiers, and other office tools.
• Frequent need to focus on printed or digital material.
• Reviewing documents, schedules, or customer data with accuracy.
• Exposure to loud noises from power tools and machinery.
• Working in non-climate-controlled environments, leading to exposure to heat or cold.
• Potential exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals like solvents, oils, and paints. Proper PPE is often required.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting mechanical or structural issues.
• Frequent reaching above the shoulders or below the waist.
• Maintaining physical activity throughout the day without fatigue.
• Adherence to safety protocols to avoid injuries from sharp tools, heavy objects, or moving vehicles.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Benefits Include

• Compensation: Pay is based on experience and qualifications
• Health & Wellness: Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/Aflac available after 60 days
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match after 6 months at next enrollment period
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional Perks: Company sponsored events, tool program, merchandise discounts, friendly team environment

Job duties, salary, and benefits are subject to change throughout duration of employment with Velocity.

Velocity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Velocity does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.