Quality Assurance Technician-Nights

Insteel Industries • Dayton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Safety is First but Quality matters. At Insteel Wire Products you have the opportunity to become an expert in steel wire testing. You will be the technical support for the production floor and management. QA Assurance Technicians are a valuable part of our team, we need more individuals that align with our company goals of developing skillsets and building ambition to grow within the company. Join Us. Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mount Airy, NC. We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states. The person we are looking for is driven, motivated, and has a firm attention to detail. You are a valuable member of the team and a key player in the success of the business. You will assist in the testing of raw materials and finished products, providing technical support to production and management. If you are a dedicated, team-driven individual with an eye for detail, Insteel has an opportunity for you.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.
• A minimum of 3 months’ work-related experience is required, including use of various testing equipment, computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet, and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit production procedures and submit summary reports to your QA manager, production supervisors, as well as the General Manager.
• Sample and test raw materials according to ASTM standards.
• Use load measuring machines, micrometers, calipers, extensometers, metal scales, and other provided equipment need.
• Ensure proper training of production employees in quality testing equipment and standards to include micrometers.
• Initiate and suggest plans to improve quality performance, subject to approval by Insteel leadership.
• Use judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures.
• Files all test results and test sheets as required.
• Identifies potential quality issues.
• Conducts diameter checks, check efficiency tests, pull-out tests, elongation checks, wire drawing heat checks, counter checks, band tension, and all other procedures considered as auditing or special testing.
• Uses downtime productively to review work, identify potential issues, and contribute to continuous improvement

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Opportunity for professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees