Plastic Injection Molding Quality QA Tech Automotive 1st Shift

Harlan Recruiting Group: Manufacturing including CPG and Food Manufacturing; Prattville (AL); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits start Day 1

Dental and vision options

Life insurance at low rate

Zusammenfassung

Harlan Recruiting Group: Manufacturing including CPG and Food Manufacturing in Prattville/Montgomery, AL seeks aQuality Technician with 2+ years in plastic injection molding QA, preferably in automotive or aerospace with robotics exposure. The role is on first shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m.

– 3:00 p.m.) and includes health benefits starting Day 1 with affordable dental/vision and life insurance options. You will perform inspections, PPAP support, and documentation, read engineering drawings and GD&T,

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of hands-on Quality Technician experience in high-volume automotive manufacturing (Tier 1).
• Experience in plastic injection molding QA and robotics exposure.
• 2+ years in automotive manufacturing (Tier 1).
• Strong experience with visual inspection, especially cosmetic acceptance in Automotive environments.
• Proficiency with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Experience with PPAP and customer-specific requirements.
• Exposure to automated manufacturing environments (robotics, EOAT, integrated systems).
• Familiarity with SPC and quality systems (IATF 16949, ISO).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience supporting production quality, inspections, and containment activities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, less structured production-floor environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and independence under pressure.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry).
• Willingness to be flexible and grow with the business.

Aufgaben

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections per control plans.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measurement tools.
• Perform detailed cosmetic inspections for Class A surfaces (e.g., gloss, flow lines, sink, weld lines).
• Complete first article inspections and support PPAP documentation.
• Verify material certifications and traceability.
• Support production startups and first-piece validation.
• Monitor quality trends and address deviations quickly.
• Work with production, engineering, and supervision teams.
• Lead or assist containment activities including sorting and rework.
• Support corrective actions to prevent defect recurrence.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation.
• Update logs, control charts, and reports.
• Support internal and customer audits.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and related standards.
• Maintain calibration status of inspection equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Support implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Analyze scrap/defect trends to drive improvements.
• Promote adherence to quality standards across production.
• Assist with customer submissions, including PPAP packages.
• Support investigations and responses to customer complaints.
• Participate in customer visits and audits as required.

Kenntnisse

Quality inspection

PPAP knowledge

GD&T reading

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Job Description

If you are an experienced QUALITY TECHNICIAN with 2+ years of successful experience with plastic injection molding specifically in the automotive or aerospace industries using robotics --this could be an excellent opportunity for you in the Prattville/Montgomery, AL, area. Health benefits start on Day 1 and you can add on affordable dental and vision and additional life insurance at a low rate!

Why should you work for this company in this role?

• This is a first shift role working Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Supportive environment : easy to work for, team-based culture
• Growth potential : opportunity to learn new skills and expand your capabilities
• Excellent benefits with health insurance starting on Day 1 with affordable add-on options for vision, dental, and more

Your Background -- You will have the following qualifications for this to be a fit:

Minimum Requirements:

• 2+ years of hands-on Quality Technician experience with high-volume automotive manufacturing - Tier 1
• Strong experience in plastic injection molding QA / quality assurance required
• 2+ years of hands-on automotive manufacturing experience- Tier 1
• Strong experience with visual inspection, especially appearance/cosmetic standards in the Automotive environment
• Proficiency using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
• Experience with PPAP and customer-specific requirements
• Exposure to automated manufacturing environments (robotics, EOAT, integrated systems)
• Familiarity with SPC and quality systems (IATF 16949, ISO standards)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience supporting production quality, inspections, and containment activities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, less structured, production-floor environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to act independently under pressure
• Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry systems)
• Willingness to be flexible and grow with the business

Preferred Requirements:

• Automotive / Tier 1 supplier experience
• Experience with Engel machines and molding automation
• Familiarity with vision systems, poka-yoke systems, and automated inspection/assembly
• Exposure to multi-component (two-shot) molding processes
• Experience with robotics brands such as Fanuc, Wittmann, Yushin, or similar
• Leadership potential and ability to grow into expanded responsibilities
• Very strong robotics experience
• Proactive approach to equipment maintenance and repair with strong communication skills
• Meet pre-employment screening requirements of the client.
• Be permanently eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship as none is available.

Responsibilities:

Inspection and Testing

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections per control plans
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measurement tools
• Perform detailed cosmetic inspections for Class A surfaces (e.g., gloss, flow lines, sink, weld lines)
• Complete first article inspections and support PPAP documentation
• Verify material certifications and traceability

Production Support

• Support production startups and first-piece validation
• Monitor quality trends and elevate deviations quickly
• Work closely with production, engineering, and supervision teams
• Lead or assist in containment activities, including sorting and rework
• Support corrective actions to prevent defect recurrence

Documentation and Compliance

• Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation
• Update logs, control charts, and reports
• Support internal and customer audits
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and related standards
• Maintain the calibration status of inspection equipment

Root Cause & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
• Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Analyze scrap and defect trends to drive improvements
• Promote adherence to quality standards across production

Customer Support

• Assist with customer submissions, including PPAP packages
• Support investigation and response to customer complaints
• Participate in customer visits and audits as required

Must be permanently eligible to work in the United States without any need for sponsorship now or in the future as sponsorship is not available.