Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician Houston TX

Quality Control Technician Job Description

Coopers Houston is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician for a manufacturing opportunity in Houston Texas. This position is ideal for a quality-focused professional with experience in manufacturing metals copper wire extrusion steel aluminum automotive or industrial production.

The Quality Control Technician will be responsible for inspecting raw materials monitoring in-process production testing finished products maintaining quality documentation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish possess a valid passport and be available and willing to travel for company-provided training.

Pay for this position is $26$32 per hour depending on qualifications education technical knowledge and relevant manufacturing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials in-process materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications and customer requirements.
  
• Perform physical laboratory and quality-control tests according to established procedures.
  
• Identify and investigate product defects quality deviations and customer complaints.
  
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
  
• Prepare quality certificates inspection reports and product documentation.
  
• Maintain accurate product and process traceability records.
  
• Enter inspection and testing results into ERP and quality-management systems.
  
• Verify the proper use and calibration of measuring and testing equipment.
  
• Support process-control activities quality reporting and continuous improvement programs.
  
• Participate in new product validations manufacturing trials and process testing.
  
• Work closely with Production Engineering and Quality teams to resolve quality issues.
  
• Maintain a safe organized and compliant work environment.
  

Required Qualifications Education

An Associate or Bachelors degree in one of the following areas is preferred:

• Chemistry
  
• Metallurgy
  
• Industrial Engineering
  
• Chemical Engineering
  
• Manufacturing Technology
  
• Quality Engineering
  
• Materials Science
  
• A related technical or manufacturing field
  

Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Quality Control Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment.
  
• Experience with industrial manufacturing and production quality processes.
  
• Experience in copper metal wire extrusion steel aluminum automotive or similar manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
  
• Strong understanding of inspection testing documentation and quality-control procedures.
  

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have knowledge or experience with:

• Quality inspection methods
  
• Physical and laboratory testing
  
• Root Cause Analysis
  
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  
• Product and process traceability
  
• ISO 9001
  
• ISO 17025 is a plus
  
• ERP systems such as SAP or similar platforms
  
• Microsoft Office
  
• Measuring and testing equipment
  
• Manufacturing quality systems
  

Bilingual English & Spanish Required

Candidates must be fluent or highly proficient in both English and Spanish.

The ability to communicate effectively in both languages is important for working with production quality engineering and other manufacturing personnel.

Passport & Travel Requirement

A valid passport is required for this position.

The selected candidate must be available and willing to travel for training including potential travel outside of the Houston area and/or internationally depending on the training program.

Candidates who cannot travel for required training should not apply.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Copper Manufacturing
  
• Copper Processing
  
• Metal Manufacturing
  
• Steel Manufacturing
  
• Aluminum Manufacturing
  
• Wire & Cable Manufacturing
  
• Wire Drawing
  
• Extrusion
  
• Automotive Manufacturing
  
• Industrial Manufacturing
  
• Metal Processing
  
• Electrical Manufacturing
  
• Industrial Production
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Exceptional attention to detail
  
• Quality-focused mindset
  
• Ability to identify defects and investigate root causes
  
• Strong written and verbal communication
  
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
  
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications
  
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  
• Commitment to safety and quality
  
• Willingness to learn and participate in ongoing training
  
• Ability and willingness to travel for required training
  

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Quality Control Technician is a detail-oriented manufacturing professional who enjoys working on the production floor and takes pride in ensuring products consistently meet customer industry and internal quality standards.

You should be comfortable working with production teams inspecting materials and finished products analyzing quality data documenting results and helping identify opportunities for process improvement.

We are especially interested in candidates with experience in copper metals wire extrusion steel aluminum automotive or industrial manufacturing who are bilingual in English and Spanish and are willing to travel for training.

Compensation

$26.00$32.00 per hour

Compensation will be determined based on:

• Relevant Quality Control experience
  
• Manufacturing experience
  
• Education and technical certifications
  
• Industry-specific experience
  
• Knowledge of quality systems and testing procedures
  
• Technical skills and overall qualifications
  

Why Apply Through Coopers Houston

Coopers Houston connects skilled professionals with industrial production logistics and manufacturing opportunities throughout the United States. Our staffing team specializes in connecting qualified candidates with companies seeking dependable experienced industrial talent.

Learn more about Coopers Houston and current career opportunities at:

How to Apply

If you have Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment speak English and Spanish have a valid passport and are available to travel for required training we encourage you to apply.

Apply today through Coopers Houston for this Quality Control Technician opportunity in Houston TX.