Quality Tech I

Key Job Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect raw components, subassemblies, and completed machines to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Use inspection and measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, Hexagon laser scanners, voltmeters, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents to understand dimensional requirements, critical features, and acceptance criteria.
• Assist in investigating deficiencies in parts, assemblies, supplier-provided components, and manufacturing or assembly processes.

• Apply, or learn to apply, structured quality tools such as 5 Why, Ishikawa, Fault Tree Analysis, and 8D to support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.
• Create and distribute reports that summarize inspection results, quality concerns, investigation findings, and action items.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with manufacturing personnel, engineers, buyers, suppliers, and other stakeholders regarding quality issues.
• Maintain a professional and constructive demeanor during discussions involving defects, escapes, process breakdowns, or supplier nonconformance.
• Support containment, material review, verification, and follow-up actions associated with nonconforming product.
• Maintain quality records and documentation in accordance with internal procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing defects, improving process control, and strengthening product quality.