Quality Control Technician

Cooper's; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper’s Houston is seeking a Quality Control Technician for a manufacturing opportunity in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on inspecting materials, monitoring in-process production, testing finished products, and maintaining quality documentation.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of QC experience, knowledge of ISO 9001/SPC/CAPA, and is fluent in English and Spanish. A valid passport is required; travel for training is anticipated.

Qualifications

• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in metallurgy, chemical engineering, manufacturing technology, quality engineering or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 1 year of Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in copper/metal manufacturing, wire extrusion, steel or aluminum processes preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure quality compliance.
• Perform physical, laboratory tests and quality-control procedures.
• Identify defects, deviations and customer complaints; investigate root causes.
• Assist with CAPA and corrective actions.
• Prepare quality certificates, inspection reports and documentation.
• Maintain traceability records and enter results into ERP/quality systems.
• Verify calibration of measuring/testing equipment.
• Support process-control activities and quality reporting.
• Participate in new product validations and trials.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Maintain a safe, organized, compliant work environment.

Skills

Quality inspection

Physical testing

CAPA

SPC

ISO 9001

ERP (SAP)

Microsoft Office

Measuring equipment

Quality documentation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Metallurgy

Chemical Engineering

Manufacturing Technology

Quality Engineering

Related technical/manufacturing field

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Control Technician – Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX

Staffing Agency: Cooper’s Houston

Industry: Manufacturing / Copper & Metal Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $26.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience

Travel: Required for training; candidates must be available and authorized to travel

Quality Control Technician Job Description

Cooper’s Houston is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician for a manufacturing opportunity in Houston, Texas. This position is ideal for a quality-focused professional with experience in manufacturing, metals, copper, wire, extrusion, steel, aluminum, automotive, or industrial production.

The Quality Control Technician will be responsible for inspecting raw materials, monitoring in-process production, testing finished products, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, possess a valid passport, and be available and willing to travel for company-provided training.

Pay for this position is $26–$32 per hour, depending on qualifications, education, technical knowledge, and relevant manufacturing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications and customer requirements.
• Perform physical, laboratory, and quality-control tests according to established procedures.
• Identify and investigate product defects, quality deviations, and customer complaints.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare quality certificates, inspection reports, and product documentation.
• Maintain accurate product and process traceability records.
• Enter inspection and testing results into ERP and quality-management systems.
• Verify the proper use and calibration of measuring and testing equipment.
• Support process-control activities, quality reporting, and continuous improvement programs.
• Participate in new product validations, manufacturing trials, and process testing.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.

Requirements

Required Qualifications Education

An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas is preferred:

• Metallurgy
• Chemical Engineering
• Manufacturing Technology
• Quality Engineering
• A related technical or manufacturing field

Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Quality Control Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with industrial manufacturing and production quality processes.
• Experience in copper, metal, wire, extrusion, steel, aluminum, automotive, or similar manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of inspection, testing, documentation, and quality-control procedures.

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have knowledge or experience with:

• Quality inspection methods
• Physical and laboratory testing
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Product and process traceability
• ISO 9001
• ISO 17025 is a plus
• ERP systems such as SAP or similar platforms
• Microsoft Office
• Measuring and testing equipment
• Manufacturing quality systems

Candidates must be fluent or highly proficient in both English and Spanish.

The ability to communicate effectively in both languages is important for working with production, quality, engineering, and other manufacturing personnel.

English: Advanced proficiency required

Spanish: Advanced/intermediate-to-advanced proficiency required

Passport & Travel Requirement

A valid passport is required for this position.

The selected candidate must be available and willing to travel for training, including potential travel outside of the Houston area and/or internationally, depending on the training program.

Candidates who cannot travel for required training should not apply.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Copper Manufacturing
• Metal Manufacturing
• Steel Manufacturing
• Aluminum Manufacturing
• Wire Drawing
• Extrusion
• Automotive Manufacturing
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Metal Processing
• Electrical Manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Quality-focused mindset
• Ability to identify defects and investigate root causes
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Willingness to learn and participate in ongoing training
• Ability and willingness to travel for required training

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Quality Control Technician is a detail-oriented manufacturing professional who enjoys working on the production floor and takes pride in ensuring products consistently meet customer, industry, and internal quality standards.

You should be comfortable working with production teams, inspecting materials and finished products, analyzing quality data, documenting results, and helping identify opportunities for process improvement.

We are especially interested in candidates with experience in copper, metals, wire, extrusion, steel, aluminum, automotive, or industrial manufacturing who are bilingual in English and Spanish and are willing to travel for training.

Compensation

$26.00–$32.00 per hour

Compensation will be determined based on:

• Relevant Quality Control experience
• Manufacturing experience
• Education and technical certifications
• Industry-specific experience
• Knowledge of quality systems and testing procedures
• Technical skills and overall qualifications