Quality Technician

Astro Shapes LLC • Struthers, OH

19d

About The Position

The Quality Technician inspects extruded and fabricated products at the press, during finishing, and before shipment to ensure they meet customer print and finish requirements. The technician identifies problems early, prevents nonconforming product from moving forward, and works with operators to help achieve correct production.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing, inspection, or quality experience.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and read blueprints, or willingness to be trained.
• Basic math and computer skills for recording data.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to speak up when something is wrong.
• Ability to work on the production floor for full shifts amid heat, noise, and moving equipment.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must wear required PPE and have color vision adequate for finish inspection.

Nice To Haves

• Aluminum extrusion, metal finishing, or paint/anodize inspection experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and GD&T.
• ASQ CQIA or CQI.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections on extruded, painted, anodized, thermal-barrier, and fabricated products.
• Measure profiles using calipers, micrometers, radius and angle gauges, height gauges, and optical or CMM equipment where available.
• Inspect finish quality, including visual defects, color match, gloss, and coating film thickness, against applicable standards.
• Read and interpret customer prints and inspection instructions, and compare parts with boundary samples.
• Tag and hold nonconforming material, document defects, and notify supervisors and the Quality Manager.
• Accurately record inspection data in logs and quality systems and maintain lot traceability.
• Work with operators and leads to correct issues at the press, saw, paint, or fabrication line.
• Verify gauges are in calibration and keep inspection areas clean and organized.
• Support audits, customer returns, and root-cause investigations as needed.

What This Job Offers

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