Quality Control Technician

STS Aviation Group; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

PTO

Gainsharing

Medical, dental, vision insurance

On-site fitness center

Weekly pay

Uniforms provided

Climate-controlled environment

Free coffee

Job summary

STS Technical Services is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This full-time, 1st shift role supports Trace-A-Matic, a precision manufacturing company focused on complex precision-machined components and high-quality customer service.

The ideal candidate will inspect materials and products, read blueprints, and document test results to ensure conformance to drawings, specifications and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 2+ years of quality experience required.
• Manufacturing or related field experience is a plus.
• Epicor experience is a plus.
• 1Factory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process products and finished goods to quality standards.
• Perform dimensional, visual and functional testing using measuring equipment.
• Record inspection results accurately in QA systems and reports.
• Identify, document and communicate non-conforming products or processes.
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with specs and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining calibration records.
• Ensure inspection equipment is properly maintained.
• Review production documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and management to resolve quality issues.
• Follow all safety, environmental and company policies and procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection methods

Measuring instruments

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

MS Office

Quality management software

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Equivalent technical degrees may be considered

Tools

Epicor

1Factory

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring a Quality Control Technician in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This is a full-time, 1st shift opportunity supporting Trace-A-Matic, a precision manufacturing company focused on complex precision-machined components and high-quality customer service.

This role is ideal for a detail-driven quality professional with manufacturing inspection experience, strong blueprint reading skills and the ability to verify conformance to drawings, specifications and customer requirements.

Position Overview

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for inspecting products, materials and processes to ensure they meet company, customer and regulatory quality standards. This role performs testing, measurements, documentation and analysis to identify defects, verify compliance and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The main function of the Quality Control Technician is to verify conformance to drawings and specifications while supporting production, engineering and management teams in resolving quality issues.

Company and Work Environment

Trace-A-Matic fosters a clean, safe and supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally. The company’s mission is to deliver excellence in complex precision-machined components while exceeding customer expectations.

Trace-A-Matic also believes in sharing success through its Gainsharing program, which splits profits with employees and pays out quarterly.

Trace-A-Matic Offers

• 10 paid holidays
• Service-based PTO
• Gainsharing
• Medical, dental, vision insurance and more
• On-site fitness center and medical clinic
• Weekly pay
• Company-provided uniforms
• Climate-controlled environment
• Free employee coffee
• Job Title: Quality Control Technician
• Type: Full Time
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Company: Trace-A-Matic
• Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of raw materials, in-process products and finished goods according to established quality standards
• Conduct dimensional, visual and functional testing using measuring and testing equipment
• Record inspection and test results accurately in quality management systems and reports
• Identify, document and communicate non-conforming products or processes
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective action activities
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with specifications and procedures
• Assist in maintaining calibration records
• Ensure inspection equipment is properly maintained
• Review production documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Support internal and external audits as required
• Collaborate with production, engineering and management teams to resolve quality issues
• Follow all safety, environmental and company policies and procedures

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions
• Knowledge of quality inspection methods and measurement techniques
• Proficiency with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges and measuring instruments
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Experience with quality management software
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required
• Equivalent technical degrees may be considered
• 2 or more years of quality experience required
• Manufacturing or related field experience is a plus
• Epicor experience is a plus
• 1factory experience is a plus
• No licenses or certificates required

Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.