Quality Technician

Polymer Concepts Technologies, Inc; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Polymer Concepts Technologies, Inc is seeking a Quality Technician to set up, program, operate, and maintain digital inspection equipment on the shop floor. The role ensures components meet engineering drawings, customer specifications, and established quality standards while providing real-time inspection support to production personnel.

The candidate will interpret GD&T and tolerances, perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, train operators, document results, and contribute to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection or similar role preferred.
• Associate degree or technical certification in quality, metrology, or manufacturing technology preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T and dimensional tolerances required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate digital inspection equipment (vision systems, CMMs, optical/laser systems).
• Develop, modify and maintain inspection programs and measurement routines.
• Interpret drawings, GD&T, tolerances and inspection requirements.
• Perform first-piece, in-process and final dimensional inspections.
• Train operators on proper use of inspection equipment and techniques.
• Document inspection results and maintain electronic quality records.
• Identify dimensional trends and process variations.
• Assist with FAIs and preparation of inspection reports.
• Support nonconforming material investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection programs, fixtures and standards.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Dimensional inspection

Quality documentation

Training others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical cert in quality/metrology

Tools

Digital vision systems

CMM

Optical measurement systems

Laser measurement equipment

Electronic gauges

Job description

Reports To: Quality Manager / Quality Lead

Location: Apple Valley, CA

Quality Technician

JobSummary

The Quality Technicianis responsible forsetting up, programming,operating, andmaintainingdigital inspection equipment on the manufacturing shop floor to verify that componentsmeetengineeringdrawings,customerspecifications,andestablishedquality standards. This position provides real-time inspection support to production personnel and helpsidentifydimensional or quality issues before nonconforming product progresses through the manufacturing process.

EssentialJobFunctions

• Setupandoperatedigitalinspectionequipmentsuchasvisioninspection systems, digital comparators, CMMs, optical measurement systems, laser measurement equipment, and electronic gauges.
• Develop,modify,andmaintaininspectionprogramsandmeasurementroutines for manufactured components.
• Interpretengineeringdrawings,GD&T,dimensionaltolerances,specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Performfirst-piece,in-process,andfinaldimensionalinspections.
• Supportmachineoperatorswithshop-floorinspectionandverificationofcriticaldimensions.
• Establishstandardizedinspectionmethodsforrepeatproductionparts.
• Verifyinspectionequipmentisproperlycalibratedandfunctioningbeforeuse.
• Trainproductionemployeesontheproperuseofapproveddigitalinspection equipment and measurement techniques.
• Documentinspectionresultsandmaintainaccurateelectronicqualityrecords.
• Identifyandcommunicatedimensionaltrends,processvariation,andpotential nonconforming conditions.
• WorkwithManufacturing,Engineering,andQualitypersonneltoresolve dimensional or inspection issues.
• Assistwithfirstarticleinspections(FAI)andpreparationofinspectionreports whenrequired.
• Supportnonconformingmaterialinvestigations,root-causeanalysis,and corrective actions.
• Maintaininspectionprograms,fixtures,referencestandards,andmeasurement equipment in an organized condition.
• Participateincontinuousimprovementactivitiesdesignedtoimproveinspection efficiency, manufacturing capability, and product quality.

AdditionalDuties

• Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.

MinimumQualifications

• High school diploma or GEDrequired.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection or a similar technical role preferred.

PreferredQualifications

• Associatedegreeortechnicalcertificationinquality,manufacturingtechnology, metrology, or related field
• 3+yearsofexperienceinmanufacturingqualify,inspection,ormetrologyenvironment
• Hands-onprogrammingexperiencewithdigitalvisionsystems,optical comparators, CMM’s, automated dimensional inspection equipment
• Experienceperformingfirstarticles,in-process,andfinalinspections
• Skilledinusingstandardprecisionmeasuringinstruments,includingmicrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, bore gauges, and pin gauges.
• FamiliarwithCNCmachining,molding,fabrication,orotherprecision manufacturing processes.

Knowledge,Skills,andAbilities

• Organized,dependable,andcapableofmanagingprioritiesunderdeadlines.
• Strongunderstandingofengineeringdrawings,dimensionaltolerances,andGD&T.
• Working knowledge of traditional measurement equipment includingmicrometers, calipers, height gauges, pin gauges, and indicators.
• Abilitytotroubleshootinspection setupsandmeasurementdiscrepancies.
• Basiccomputerskillsandexperienceworkingwithelectronicinspectionrecordsor quality systems.
• Strongattentiontodetailwiththeabilitytoworkdirectlywithproduction personnel in a fast-paced shop-floor environment.

PhysicalRequirements

• Abilityto stand andwalk for extended periodsduring inspections andtesting.
• Occasionalliftingofmaterialsorequipmentupto50lbs.
• Frequentuseofhandsandarmstooperateprecisionmeasurementinstruments and inspection equipment.
• Regularuseofpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)suchassafetyglasses,gloves, and lab coats asrequired.
• Possibleexposuretochemicals,solvents,polymers,andothermaterials;all handledin accordance withSafety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Mustmaintainsafeworkingpracticesandcomplywithallhealth,safety,and environmental requirements.
• The work environment characteristics described are representative of thoseencounteredwhile performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodationmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperform these functions.

ExportControl/ITARComplianceStatement(ifapplicable)

This position may require access to information and items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Access to such information is restricted toU.S. persons as defined under applicable law. Employment in this position is contingent upon the candidate’s ability tocomply withU.S. export control requirements and, where applicable, the company’s ability to obtain any required authorization.

EqualEmploymentOpportunityStatement

PolymerConceptsTechnologiesPBY,Inc.isanEqualOpportunityEmployers.All qualified applicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work beingperformed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skillsrequired.Employeesmayberequiredtoperformotherrelateddutiesasassigned,consistent with business needs.