Quality Technician - Weekend Shift (Nights)

Insteel • Mount Airy, NC

44d

About The Position

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. Not sure what all that is? Our product is found in large concrete projects including roads, bridges, parking garages, etc... Come join our team and make an impact on our country's infrastructure. The person we are looking for is dynamic, 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. A Quality Assurance Technician is commonly expected to perform, maintain, troubleshoot, and provide guidance for quality and ASTM standards. You will provide support for all production personnel and work daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working at risk lowered to ALARA specifically to achieve ZERO HARM. To perform well in this role, you will need to:

Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals. English and grammar including the ability to complete simple forms and understand written instructions. Minimum of 12 months work-related experience is required, including use of various testing equipment, computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets and written and verbal communication skills. An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Above average skills in Microsoft products are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit production procedures and submit summary reports to production supervisors, as well as the General Manager.
• Sample and test raw materials according to ASTM standards.
• Use load measuring machines, micrometers, calipers, slip gauges, extensometers, tachometers, metal scales, and other provided equipment need.
• Provide support for inquiries or information from customers, outside testing agencies, state DOT's, and inside sales representatives.
• Ensure proper training of production personnel in quality testing equipment and standards to include micrometers.
• Initiate and suggest plans to improve quality performance, subject to approval by Insteel leadership.
• Use judgement to plan, perform and make decisions within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees