Quality Technician

ABS Atlantic Bearing Services; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ABS Wind, part of Atlantic Bearing Services, seeks a Quality Technician in Big Spring, TX to ensure top quality in bearings and wind turbine components. The role focuses on measuring, inspecting, and reporting findings to support production quality.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years in industrial quality control, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with micrometers, calipers, and gauges. A HS diploma is required; travel and driving license are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing quality inspections with high-accuracy measuring devices.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Proven ability to prepare inspection and quality reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of raw materials and finished products to ensure specifications.
• Verify products meet standards and regulatory requirements; stay updated on quality regulations.
• Document deficiencies with written reports and track corrections.
• Communicate defects promptly to supervisors and assist with corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, compliant work environment and follow procedures.

Skills

Quality inspections

Measuring devices

Reading drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

ABS Wind is a full-service company specializing in repair, engineering, and maintenance solutions for the wind energy industry. As part of Atlantic Bearing Services, we combine decades of experience in power transmission systems with specialized expertise in wind turbine drivetrain components. We provide comprehensive solutions for gearboxes, main shafts, bearings, and related components, including engineering support, inspections, repairs, testing, and field services. Our strength lies in our ability to understand each customer’s operational challenges and deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions supported by hands-on field experience, technical expertise, and advanced repair and testing capabilities.

Job Description

ABS Wind is a full-service company specializing in repair, engineering, and maintenance solutions for the wind energy industry. As part of Atlantic Bearing Services, we combine decades of experience in power transmission systems with specialized expertise in wind turbine drivetrain components. We provide comprehensive solutions for gearboxes, main shafts, bearings, and related components, including engineering support, inspections, repairs, testing, and field services. Our ability lies in our ability to understand each customer’s operational challenges and deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions supported by hands-on field experience, technical expertise, and advanced repair and testing capabilities.

We continuously seek the best talent around the world, and, at this moment, we have an opening in the following position: Quality Technician located in Big Spring, TX.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Quality Manager and is responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards, performing and analyzing big component measurements, making quality reports, and monitoring the production phase.

I. Duties

• Ensure raw materials and finished products meet specifications through meticulous examination and precise measurement tools.
• Verify products meet industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements by staying updated on quality regulations
• Write reports to document deficiencies and errors in products
• Communicate identified defects promptly to supervisors and collaborate on corrective actions for timely resolution
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations

II. Technical And Administrative Skills

• Proven experience performing quality inspections in a heavy industrial environment.
• Proficiency using high-accuracy measuring devices, including ID/OD micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Ability to measure accurately in millimeters.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of industrial products and production processes.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Experience preparing inspection, measurement, and quality reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of wind turbines, gearboxes, main shafts, and large industrial components is preferred.

III. Personal Competences

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to clearly present findings and communicate identified defects.
• Ability to train and support other team members.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with established procedures.

IV. Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in the following:
  • Measuring industrial components using high-accuracy dimensional measuring devices.
  • Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• 3 to 5 years of experience preparing inspection, measurement, and quality reports.
• Previous experience as a Quality Control Inspector or Quality Technician in a similar industrial environment.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Diploma:

Yes

Languages:

Fluent in English

Travel availability:

Yes

License to drive:

Yes

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance