Quality Technician

CompoSecure•Pierce, NE

40d•$19 - $31

About The Position

The Quality Technician supports the company’s product quality objectives by inspecting incoming materials and subcontracted-process outputs, performing first-article inspections and spot product audits, preparing required inspection records and certificates of conformance, and reporting production-monitoring data. The position also supports maintenance of ISO 9001 certification by completing quality audits according to the audit schedule. The Quality Technician works with production employees, shift supervisors, production leads, R&D, and the Quality Manager to monitor product quality, conduct testing, and respond to out-of-specification conditions. The role includes preparing Critical to Quality (CTQ) reporting, summarizing test results, and supporting company safety and cleanliness programs. Other job functions may be assigned. The work involves both office and factory activities, including inspecting and measuring products and materials. Shop noise may make protective ear coverings advisable. The position requires the ability to lift 20 pounds and sustain office and factory work activities for more than eight hours per day. The stated pay range is $19.38–$31.01 per hour. Offers are negotiated based on qualifications. The role may be eligible for an annual or quarterly incentive plan. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program, with benefits participation beginning on the first day of the month after the hire date.

Requirements

A minimum of 1 to 3 years or more of relevant experience.
High school education.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent mathematical skills.
Ability to use, understand, or interpret measurement devices.
Task-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
Enthusiastic, cooperative, adaptable, professional, sensitive to client needs, self-motivated, creative, and innovative.
High level of computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.
Ability to lift 20 pounds.
Ability to sustain office work for more than eight hours per day, including sitting, typing, reaching for the telephone, standing at office equipment, and hearing and seeing for phone and computer use.
Ability to sustain factory work for more than eight hours, including standing at machinery, repetitive measuring, reaching and pulling, reading measurement devices, and walking through the shop.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, or mathematics discipline.
Protective ear coverings are recommended because of shop noise levels.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming materials and outputs from subcontracted processes against material specifications, and record results in the Visual Quality module.
Conduct first-article inspections for each customer order in collaboration with production employees and shift supervisors; report out-of-specification conditions immediately and complete required paperwork.
Conduct spot product audits with shift supervisors and operators; report out-of-specification conditions immediately and complete internal non-conformity documentation when needed.
Conduct quality audits according to the ISO 9001 audit schedule and document findings using internal non-conformity documentation.
Prepare reporting for identified Critical to Quality (CTQ) attributes for each product group.
Prepare Certificates of Conformance for outgoing product as required.
Collaborate with shift supervisors and production leads on product-quality decisions, quality holds, and quality stoppages.
Conduct material or product testing as directed by R&D, shift supervisors, or the Quality Manager.
Summarize test results and deliver them to the requesting party.
Engage in and support companywide safety and cleanliness programs.
Perform other job functions as assigned.