Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician
Location: Houston TX 77041

XXXX: $25/hr on W2
Shift: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM (Monday Friday)
Overtime: Occasional daily overtime and weekend work

Job Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for inspecting materials parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering specifications quality standards and customer requirements. This role supports quality assurance processes identifies non-conformances and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints diagrams and technical instructions for inspections
• Inspect materials parts assemblies and sub-assemblies as per specifications
• Perform incoming inspection using AQL sampling plans
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements
• Identify and report quality issues; recommend improvements
• Monitor red tag bins and ensure NCR procedures are followed
• Review material test reports and mechanical/heat treatment certifications
• Participate in investigations of non-conforming products and customer complaints
• Initiate corrective actions for quality issues
• Maintain and distribute quality records and documentation
• Support Lean initiatives and continuous improvement activities
• Follow safety protocols and report unsafe conditions

Work Environment

• Enclosed shop quality lab with open workspace
• PPE required (safety glasses steel-toe shoes gloves etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP systems and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Proficient in inspection tools such as:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Bore gauges
  • Optical comparator
  • Hardness testers
  • Height gauge
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Blueprints
  • Material certifications
  • Heat treatment/mechanical certifications
• Knowledge of:
  • GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
  • Machine shop in-process inspection
  • ECN processes
  • Manufacturing and assembly inspection
• Strong attention to detail organization and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle ERP
• Experience with Entropy QMS
• Knowledge of ANSI ASME ISO 9001 standards
• Experience with CMM programming/operation (FARO/ROMER arm is a plus)
• Familiarity with Adobe tools