Quality Assurance Technician

Bison®; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bison® is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to quarantine non-conforming parts, document dispositions, and qualify products per procedures. You will inspect components, verify documentation, and coordinate with teams to resolve non-conformances.

Qualifications include 5–10 years of related experience, GD&T blueprint reading, and proficiency with inspection tools. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement across in-house and supplier parts.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; technical degree or associates preferred.
• 5–10 years related experience or combination of education and experience.
• Experience in measuring and evaluating gears and gear forms.
• Able to read ANSI Y14.5 GD&T symbols from blueprints.
• Comfort with MS Office; Oracle experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on all products and components to ensure conformance.
• Verify accompanying documentation meets requirements.
• Conduct roving shop floor inspections as needed.
• Perform NDT and destructive testing as required.
• Communicate non-conformances and collaborate on resolutions.
• Complete audits and document non-conformances in logs/reports.
• Follow safety requirements and perform duties as directed.
• Utilize AI tools to improve productivity where appropriate.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

AI tooling awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical degree or Associates preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Video inspection systems

Comparator

Pin gauges

Thread gauges

Job description

Job Description

As the Quality Assurance Technician, you will ensure non-conforming components are quarantined as required by documented procedures. You will assign notification/corrective action requirements and follow through to completion and will also be responsible for ensuring all nonconforming materials are accurately documented and dispositioned as required for both Supplied items and Customer returns. You will also inspect and qualify products based on inspection methods, procedures, and processes.

What You Will Do

• Perform inspections on all products and components manufactured in-house or from outside suppliers to ensure conformance to business specifications
• Confirm that accompanying documentation meets requirements
• Perform roving shop floor inspections as needed or required
• Perform Non-Destructive Testing and Destructive Testing as required in process and upon receipt
• Communicate non-conformances to applicable departments and collaborate on resolutions
• Complete assigned audits as assigned or scheduled
• Document common cause non-conformances into reject logs and applicable reports
• Work in a safe manner following safety requirements, protocols, and procedures
• Perform all other duties as directed or required

What We Are Looking For

• High School diploma or GED required; Technical degree or Associates preferred
• 5-10 years related experience; or combination of education and experience
• Experience in measuring and evaluating gears and gear forms
• Ability to use all common inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, video inspection systems, comparator, and pin and thread gauges
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, including the definitions of ANSI Y14.5 (GD&T) symbols and their relationships
• Must be comfortable using various software programs including Microsoft Office; Oracle experience a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills a must
• Ability to work as both an individual contributor and in a team environment
• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly
• Must have good manual dexterity and visual acuity
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.