Quality Technician1

Curry Supply Company•Benbrook, TX

6d•$22 - $25

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician supports quality across manufactured products, parts, product lines, the manufacturing process, and product assembly. The position tests products for safety, capacity, compliance, and performance; examines product components; documents findings; and recommends improvements to testing procedures. The technician maintains testing equipment, communicates findings to team members and management, and reports issues through appropriate channels. The role also supports cross-training and quality efforts across shop areas. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must follow company safety policies and procedures, including drug- and alcohol-free workplace requirements, and are subject to pre-employment, random, post-incident, and reasonable-suspicion testing consistent with applicable law and company policy. The posting describes Quality Technician II as a mid-level role, typically requiring one to three years of experience, with skills in quality assurance, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, SCARs, inspection sheets, control plans, gauge calibration, documentation, and collaboration. Quality Technician III is a senior-level role, typically requiring three to five or more years of experience, with capabilities in continuous-improvement leadership, PPAPs, PFMEA, and relevant certifications. The position is listed for all Curry Supply locations and is on the first shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills.
Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Proficient mechanical skills.
Proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated supervisory skills.
Proficient in teaching and training technicians.
Ability to draft detailed inspection procedures and reports.
Experience and familiarity with Curry Supply products, production processes, and assembly procedures, or experience in Quality Control, ISO certification and audit procedures, or closely related experience.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, reach, climb, and lift items weighing 40 pounds or less.
Ability to operate heavy machinery, power tools, or equipment and work at elevated heights or in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

For Quality Technician II: typically one to three years of experience; proficiency in quality principles, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, SCARs, inspection sheets, control plans, gauge calibration, quality documentation, Microsoft Office, and independent and collaborative work.
For Quality Technician III: typically three to five or more years of experience; expertise in leading continuous-improvement initiatives, completing PPAPs, facilitating PFMEA, and holding one or more relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

Test products for safety, capacities, compliance, and performance.
Examine and investigate specific aspects and components of products.
Compile reports on findings and testing data.
Provide recommendations and advice to relevant stakeholders.
Maintain testing equipment regularly.
Discuss findings with team members.
Implement changes in testing protocols as required.
Consult with senior management about testing results.
Report issues through the appropriate channels.
Recommend technical and procedural additions to test processes.
Promote cross-training within the Quality Department and learn and support quality efforts across shop areas.
Follow laws and organizational policies and procedures intended to prevent harassment and illegal discrimination.
Support internal policies, procedures, and practices for risk management, safety, soundness, and regulatory compliance.
Report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor, compile information as requested or directed, and provide data to appropriate personnel.
Respond to inquiries and requests from customers and other personnel within required time frames and established policy.
For Quality Technician II: lead quality initiatives, conduct root cause analysis, issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests, develop inspection sheets and control plans, perform gauge calibration, and train others.
For Quality Technician III: lead continuous-improvement meetings, complete PPAPs, facilitate PFMEA, and apply relevant certifications to quality improvements.