Quality Control Technician

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Technician at Spherion Staffing, LLC is responsible for supporting the plant's quality management systems and meeting customer requirements. The role includes audits, inspections, data analysis, and driving continuous improvement across all shifts.

The position requires 2–5 years in automotive manufacturing, familiarity with OSHA safety standards, and experience with IATF 16949; candidates should be proficient in MS Office and able to support audits and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
• Experience with automotive quality systems and inspection methods.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform product and process audits in accordance with customer and internal requirements.
• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Utilize measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM reports, and gauges.
• Verify compliance with quality standards, control plans, and work instructions.
• Investigate internal and customer quality concerns.
• Assist with corrective and preventive actions to improve quality performance.
• Monitor scrap, rework, and defect trends.
• Maintain quality records and inspection documentation.
• Support customer and third-party audits.
• Verify process compliance with IATF 16949 requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing experience

Audit and inspection experience

Root cause analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

IATF 16949 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Quality Technician is supporting the plant's quality management systems and customer requirements. This position ensures compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and automotive quality requirements while providing support across all three manufacturing shifts. The role involves conducting audits, investigating incidents, monitoring quality processes, analyzing data, and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

Quality Technician Responsibilities

• Perform product and process audits in accordance with customer and internal requirements.
• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Utilize measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM reports, and gauges.
• Verify compliance with quality standards, control plans, and work instructions.
• Investigate internal and customer quality concerns.
• Assist with corrective and preventive actions to improve quality performance.
• Monitor scrap, rework, and defect trends.
• Maintain quality records and inspection documentation.
• Support customer and third-party audits.
• Verify process compliance with IATF 16949 requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Cross-Functional Support

• Provide EHS and quality support during all production shifts as needed.
• Coordinate communications between first, second, and third-shift supervisors.
• Assist with launch activities, process changes, and new product introductions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Quality, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred.

Required Skills

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
• Experience with automotive quality systems and inspection methods.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and/or ISO 45001 preferred.