QC Technician

The Timken Company • Rutherfordton, NC

9h

About The Position

The QC Technician ensures materials, components, processes, and finished products meet established quality standards through prevention-based quality practices. The role supports manufacturing by performing inspections, metrology measurements, gauge calibration, and technical services that keep equipment, tooling, and measurement systems accurate and ready for production. It provides first-level quality response using structured problem-solving tools to address issues across operations, helping safeguard product conformity, process stability, and customer satisfaction.

The position is located at Timken in Rutherfordton and is full-time on the day shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be eligible and authorized to work in the United States.
• Candidates may need to be eligible to access United States export-controlled technical data and hardware under ITAR and/or EAR; eligible candidates include U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, asylees, or others eligible to receive U.S. export license authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Follow quality procedures and control plans specific to the job and assisted job functions.
• Inspect products, processes, and incoming materials using visual methods, precision gauges, metrology equipment, and advanced measurement techniques.
• Conduct dimensional, metallurgical, hardness, and cleanliness testing to verify conformance to internal, customer, and aerospace specifications, including 10k Overinspect.
• Serve as the first point of contact for quality-related issues, assist with GO/NO-GO decisions, and facilitate immediate containment and response activities.
• Perform root-cause analysis for scrap, rework, and nonconforming product, and assist with developing and documenting corrective actions through change-control processes.
• Maintain, calibrate, and set up precision measurement tools, gauges, and metrology equipment, documenting them in gauge management systems.
• Perform daily and periodic calibration of specialized metrology instruments, including roundness gauges, form measurement systems, and laser-based equipment.
• Review purchase order requirements, supplier certifications, and material documentation for compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain quality records, including inspection data, serial number logs, calibration results, FAIR/PPAP documentation, and certification archives.
• Assist with MRB, PPAP, FAIR, OQA, and other product-conformance measurement activities.
• Support Quality Engineers, DSQRs, and Operations teams with investigations, data analysis, CAR/PAR activities, and customer complaint resolution.
• Identify, lead, or support continuous improvement projects to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation within assigned flowpaths.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, internal specifications, and aerospace standards for accurate inspection and component evaluation.
• Maintain compliance with QMS procedures, support internal audits, and contribute to plant-wide quality initiatives and daily quality team assignments.
• Prevent the flow of nonconforming product or information and ensure timely communication of quality risks.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, starting on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement; eligible to apply on the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED