Quality Technician

Your role and responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspect and test parts, products, and systems sourced from suppliers.
• Each day, you will ensure that only compliant items are released to the next stage and finally delivered to the customer.
• You will also showcase your expertise by employing standard test protocols and applying specifications to ensure quality.

The work model for the role is: {onsite}

You will be mainly accountable for

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with ISO9001 or applicable internal standards.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to determine inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
• Compile and review all required FAI documentation, including dimensional reports, material certifications, and process records.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve FAI discrepancies and support product approval.
• Support internal and external quality audits as required.
• Inspect incoming raw materials, components, and purchased parts to verify conformance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Identify, tag, and report non-conforming products and initiate corrective action requests as needed.
• Document inspection results and disposition materials (accept, reject, or return to vendor) based on findings.
• Operate and maintain precision measurement instruments including Verniers (calipers), micrometers, thread gauges, go/no-go gauges, hardness testers, and comparators.
• Use X-ray equipment and other non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to inspect metal parts and detect internal defects.
• Assisting in specific quality-related training, promoting a passion for quality and integrity in all actions, with a focus on result orientation.
• Reporting quality issues data, ensuring adherence to quality management system at all stages.

Qualifications for the role

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 year of hands-on experience in a Quality Control or Quality Assurance role requiring the use of common inspection tools and gauges preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
• Practical experience with precision measuring instruments: Verniers/calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, go/no-go gauges, hardness testers, and comparators.
• Experience performing or supporting First Article Inspections (FAI) a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify non-conformances and document findings accurately.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with production staff, supervisors, engineers, and peers.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to make sound quality decisions under time pressure.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative in a team-oriented work environment.

Benefits

• Health, Life & Disability
• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program
• Retirement
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.

• While hourly pay rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay starting at $23-$28 per hour. Schedule: 7:00AM - 3:30PM Monday - Friday

• Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
• Ready to make an impact?