Quality Assurance Technician

Atlas Copco Group; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Career growth

Innovation powered by people

Compensation and benefits

Health and well-being

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in New Hudson, MI, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to lead metallurgical testing in the met lab in support of rivet manufacturing. You will inspect raw materials, perform tensile, hardness, metallographic work, and interpret microstructures to drive quality improvements.

You will use Syspro to update inspections, assist in root cause analyses, and maintain lab cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree or related experience valued.
• Experience with metallurgical inspection equipment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read measurements precisely.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw material and rivet manufacturing processes for quality.
• Perform laboratory testing: tensile strength, Rockwell/micro-hardness, metallographic prep.
• Prepare microstructures and interpret results for root cause analysis.
• Update receiving/in-process inspections in Syspro as required.
• Assist in investigations of quality issues and field failures.

Skills

Metallurgical inspection

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Reading measurements

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

2 years experience

Tools

Tensile tester

Hardness tester

Metallograph

Syspro

QDA

Excel

Job description

As a Quality Assurance Technician, your mission is to be responsible for metallurgical and materials testing in the met lab in support of rivet manufacturing. You will report to the Quality Assurnace Supervisor.

You will:

• Responsible for the efficient inspection of raw material and Atlas Copco Henrob’s rivet manufacturing processes
• Performs laboratory testing and inspection including, but not limited to:
  • Wire tensile strength
  • Rockwell and micro-hardness hardness testing of heat-treated parts
  • Metallographic sample preparation
  • Microstructure interpretation
  • Plating thickness inspection
• Uses Syspro to update receiving and in-process inspections as required
• Assist in the investigation of quality issues, field failures and root cause analysis as required in support of production
• Maintains cleanliness of the met lab in accordance with standard practices
• Work safely and in accordance with all safety policies
• Shuts down rivet production as required
• Other related duties as directed by the Quality Assurance Supervisor or Quality Engineer

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Hands on experience with various metallurgical inspection equipment is a plus: tensile tester, hardness tester, micro-hardness tester, metallograph
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Confidence to stop production as required in a professional manner
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve goals and targets established by the company
• High energy level and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Visual acuity to accurately inspect and read measurements.
• Knowledge of Syspro and QDA a plus
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft applications Word, Excel, etc
• High School Diploma, Associates degree or 2 years equivalent experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (AS APPLICABLE):

• Some periodic heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) will be necessary.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in New Hudson, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

Visit the Atlas Copco website