Quality Control Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician in Fremont, CA. The role supports premium-quality products by performing incoming, in-process, first-piece, and final inspections to ensure alignment with customer specs and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience with quality inspection processes, measuring tools, engineering drawings, and ISO 9001 practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• ISO 9001 Certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality control or quality assurance role
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering and mechanical drawings
• Experience using precision measuring tools
• Familiarity with SAP Business One (SAP B1) or similar ERP systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections and accurately receive parts into the warehouse using SAP Business One (SAP B1).
• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and outgoing inspections, including visual, mechanical, and basic electrical checks; measurement verification; product labeling verification.
• Collaborate with fellow Quality Control Technicians to complete final inspections and close out job documentation.
• Identify, locate, and prioritize job bags according to production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Verify outgoing products meet all customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Ensure appropriate material certifications and supporting documentation accompany shipments.
• Prepare and submit First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) through customer-specific portals as required.
• Investigate and troubleshoot quality-related issues using sound judgment and established procedures.
• Support corrective and preventive action activities and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation in accordance with company quality standards and ISO requirements.

Skills

Detail Orientation

Quality tools experience

Communication Skills

Technical and Computer Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering or related field

ISO 9001 Certification

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

A local client looking We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to support our commitment to delivering premium-quality products and exceptional customer satisfaction. In this role, you will perform incoming, in-process, first-piece, and final inspections to ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality standards. The Quality Control Technician will also be responsible for preparing and submitting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with quality inspection processes, measuring tools, engineering drawings, and quality management systems, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections and accurately receive parts into the warehouse using SAP Business One (SAP B1).
• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and outgoing inspections, including:
• o Visual inspections
• o Mechanical inspections
• o Basic electrical checks
• o Measurement verification
• o Product labeling verification-Collaborate with fellow Quality Control Technicians to complete final inspections and close out job documentation.
• Identify, locate, and prioritize job bags according to production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Verify outgoing products meet all customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Ensure appropriate material certifications and supporting documentation accompany shipments.
• Prepare and submit First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) through customer-specific portals as required.
• Investigate and troubleshoot quality-related issues using sound judgment and established procedures.
• Support corrective and preventive action activities and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation in accordance with company quality standards and ISO requirements.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• ISO 9001 Certification preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality control or quality assurance role required
• Experience using precision measuring tools required
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering and mechanical drawings required
• Experience in lean manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment preferred
• Familiarity with SAP Business One (SAP B1) or similar ERP systems is a plus

Required Skills & Competencies

• Detail Orientation
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy while managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Communication Skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively document findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Technical and Computer Skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality documentation systems. Comfortable working with ERP systems and customer portals.
• Action-Oriented
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to resolving issues and achieving results.
• Adaptability
• Responds effectively to changing priorities, production demands, and customer requirements.
• Disciplined Problem Solving
• Ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as: 8D,5 Why Analysis
• Continuous Improvement Practices
• Mechanical Literacy
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering specifications, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.

Values for Success

We are looking for individuals who embody our core values:

• Respect
  Create an environment where people are trusted, respected, and treated fairly.
• Innovation
  Challenge conventional thinking and pursue new ways to create value for customers.
• Customer Focus
  Deliver exceptional quality and service to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Integrity
  Make ethical decisions and consistently do the right thing.
• Quality
  Commit to excellence in products, processes, and services.
• Continuous Improvement
  Continuously seek opportunities to improve safety, productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Continually required to sit and/or stand during the workday.
• Occasionally required to move throughout office, warehouse, and production areas.
• Continually required to communicate with employees, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Continually required to read, analyze, and work from computer screens, drawings, and quality documents.
• Regular use of inspection equipment and measuring tools.
• Work environment includes office, warehouse, and manufacturing settings with noise levels typical of those environments.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality control or quality assurance role required
• Experience using precision measuring tools required
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering and mechanical drawings required
• Experience in lean manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment preferred
• Familiarity with SAP Business One (SAP B1) or similar ERP systems is a plus- Interpret engineering drawings (GD&T).
• Performing Incoming and Final inspection.
• Create first article inspection reports (FAIR).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.