Quality Technician

PTC ALLIANCE LLC • Fairbury, IL

1d • $23 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician supports manufacturing quality assurance activities by performing inspection, testing, monitoring, and documentation tasks to ensure products and processes meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and critical to maintaining compliance with quality management systems and customer specifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality or inspection role
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and control plans
• Experience using basic inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gages)
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry systems, quality databases)
• Ability to read and understand work instructions
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use programs such as e-mail, established programs, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for business travel, such as, customer visits, to attend required meeting, seminars, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical training preferred
• Automotive experience preferred
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment
• Familiarity with PPAP requirements
• Experience with salt spray or corrosion testing
• Prior exposure to NCR systems and corrective action processes
• Understanding of calibration systems and traceability requirements
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry is considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct product audits per defined audit schedules and customer requirements
• Perform random floor audits to verify adherence to work instructions, control plans, and quality standards
• Identify nonconformances and initiate Nonconforming Material Reports (NCRs) as required
• Support containment, sorting, and verification activities related to quality issues
• Assist quality in providing lab samples for analysis
• Perform salt spray testing, including: Sample preparation, Test setup and monitoring, Test duration tracking, Documentation and reporting of results
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using calibrated measuring equipment
• Document, track, and maintain NCR records
• Support root cause investigations by gathering data and evidence
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions as directed by Quality Engineering or Management
• Perform gage calibration activities per calibration schedules and procedures
• Verify gage status and calibration labels on the production floor
• Maintain calibration records and report out-of-tolerance conditions
• Assist with PPAP data collection, organization, and submission support
• Maintain inspection records, test data, and quality documentation
• Ensure records are accurate, complete, and compliant with document control requirements
• Support internal and external audits (ISO / IATF / customer audits)
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and process stability
• Escalate quality risks or recurring issues to Quality Engineering or Management
• Support or any other monthly meetings
• Review and conduct an evaluation of work instructions and documents
• Document and record control (including gathering, distributing, maintaining documentation for customers/others, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees

What This Job Offers

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