Quality Assurance Technician B Shift
The Quality Assurance Technician performs all testing of raw materials and finished products, providing technical support to production and management within the scope of training levels. Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working with risk lowered to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment or the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Technician carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. This description identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Other job-related responsibilities may be assigned based on the company’s pay-for-skills program and job-related duties as reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
- Conducts raw material and finished goods testing, including physical, mechanical, and metallographic tests using specialized equipment.
- Records, analyzes, and charts test data; prepares quality and technical reports, including weekly summaries.
- Performs audits on production processes, identifies quality issues, and supports ICA/PCA development.
- Maintains compliance with ASTM specifications and manages product certifications and shipment approvals.
- Provides technical support, collaborates with internal teams, and addresses customer and agency inquiries, including Return Merchandise Authorizations.
- Calibrates measuring instruments, maintains documentation, and oversees record retention systems.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
The education and experience requirements listed here indicate the minimum basic educational knowledge and minimum previous work-related experience required by the job duties of the position.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of arithmetic, English and grammar; ability to complete simple forms and understand written instructions; ability to perform arithmetic skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals.
Experience:
Minimum of 12 months work-related experience is preferred, including use of various testing equipment, computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets and written and verbal communication skills. Above average skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Email and Oracle preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.
Skills and Abilities
Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures.Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.For your hard work, you receive:
- Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance
- Opportunity for professional growth
- 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)
These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.
About the Company:
Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.