Quality Control Technician - 1st Shift

Unimacts; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Unimacts is seeking a Quality Control Technician for the 1st shift (7AM-4PM) at the Sloan, NV plant. The role focuses on inspection, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards.

Candidates should have at least 1 year in quality roles in manufacturing, familiarity with GD&T, and strong reading of drawings. Bilingual English/Spanish is a significant asset for collaboration with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree a substantial plus.
• 1+ year as Quality Technician in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Steel rolling industry background preferred.
• Six Sigma certification desirable.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software valuable.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions with GD&T.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a significant asset.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• QA: inspect, test, and measure products, components, and materials using gauges and equipment.
• Maintain equipment used to validate customer specifications.
• Prepare and review quality documentation; report findings to supervisor.
• Conduct process audits to ensure process control and drive improvements with Maintenance/Production teams.
• Participate in safety meetings and training; follow all safety guidelines.
• Perform incoming material inspection to secure quality of the process.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Reading drawings

Quality reporting

Lean manufacturing

Bilingual English/Spanish

ERP systems

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Gages & measurement tools

Analytical equipment

Manufacturing software

Job description

Ignite Your Career at Unimacts: Powering Renewable Energy’s Future!

Ready to be a part of something monumental? Unimacts is on the cutting edge of contract manufacturing and supply chain management in the solar and wind sectors. With operations spanning the globe—from the U.S. and Mexico to Spain, India, and China we’re making waves in renewable energy markets. Thanks to the groundbreaking Inflation Reduction Act we’re poised for unparalleled growth in the solar industry. And guess what? Our parent company is backed by some of the most esteemed venture capital firms that have invested in globally recognized, VC-backed companies. It’s an electrifying time to join us!

Join the Unimacts team as a Quality Control Technician at our vibrant hub in Sloan, NV. Step into a role where “industrial business athletes” thrive, showing versatility and proactive involvement in shaping the development of our US plant and fortifying local supply chain capabilities. Be ready to both lead and immerse hands‑on where needed, ensuring we meet all company and customer requisites.

We are seeking a Quality Control Technician for 1st Shift (7AM-4PM).

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Leveraging analytical equipment and hand gauges to inspect, test, and measure products, components, and materials meticulously.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring the optimal functioning of equipment used to validate adherence to customer specifications.
• Documentation and Reporting: Creating precise dimensional records and reviewing quality documentation for complete accuracy. Report findings promptly to the supervisor and initiate appropriate actions.
• Process Audits: Conducting process audits to ascertain process control and fostering continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Maintenance/Production teams.
• Safety and Training: Embracing a culture of safety by attending meetings and training sessions and strictly following all safety guidelines.
• Material Inspection: Executing incoming inspection control for raw materials to secure the quality of the process.

Requirements

• A high school diploma (associate degree is a substantial plus).
• At least 1 year as a Quality Technician in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• A background in the Steel Rolling Industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with a range of gauges, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement approaches, with Six Sigma certification as a desirable attribute.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software is favored.
• Technical Proficiency: The ability to read and decipher drawings, specifications, and work instructions with a firm grasp on GD&T interpretation and measurement techniques.
• Communication Excellence: Masterful communication skills to report quality non-conformities, coupled with bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish, would be a significant asset.
• Documentation Skills: Expertise in documenting audit findings and quality checks clearly and concisely.
• Organizational Prowess: An innate talent for organization, adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment, showcasing urgency and attention to detail.