Quality Technician

Socket.dev; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

ATACO Steel Products Corp. seeks a Quality Technician to perform dimensional inspections, develop inspection programs, and manage quality documentation on the shop floor.

The role supports PPAP, FAI, and new product activity while driving problem-solving and continuous improvement on the manufacturing line. You will work with Production, Engineering, and Quality to implement inspection methods and programs, using Keyence, PC-DMIS, and PolyWorks to ensure conformance and traceability across data,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on programming in Keyence, PC-DMIS or PolyWorks to create/edit inspection programs.
• PPAP and FAI experience required.
• Experience with CMMs or other dimensional inspection equipment.
• Ability to read GD&T and customer specifications.
• Experience ballooning drawings and preparing inspection reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform FAI, in-process, final, PPAP, and dock inspections.
• Use standard inspection tools and CMMs to verify conformance.
• Read drawings, apply GD&T, and verify customer specifications.
• Balloon drawings and prepare inspection reports for FAI/PPAP and submissions.
• Maintain quality documentation and inspection data.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Programming experience

GD&T knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

Data documentation

Tools

Keyence

PC-DMIS

PolyWorks

CMMs

Job description

Job Title: Quality Technician (Monday-Thursday 9 hours, half day Friday)

Reports To:QualityManager

Classification: Non-exempt

Position Summary

The Quality Technician is a hands-on role responsible for dimensional inspection, inspection program development, and quality documentation within ATACO Steel Products Corp's manufacturing operations. This position independently supports day-to-day inspection activity, creates and maintains inspection programs on Keyence and other measurement systems, and leads the dimensional side of PPAP, FAI, and new product activity, while supporting problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform first article (FAI), in-process, final, PPAP, and dock inspections
• Utilize standard inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges), CMMs, and other dimensional inspection equipment to verify product conformance
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, apply GD&T, and verify conformance to customer specifications
• Balloon drawings and prepare inspection reports for FAI, PPAP, and customer submissions
• Collect, record, and document dimensional inspection data and maintain quality documentation
• Identify nonconforming material and support containment and disposition activities
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Support APQP activities including control plans, PFMEAs, and gage R&R, as assigned
• Prepare and submit ISIR, FAI, and PPAP documentation, including dimensional results and supporting elements
• Support compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and internal audits
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality to identify and resolve quality issues on the manufacturing floor
• Support new product introduction and first-run activity, including development of inspection methods and programs
• Other duties as assigned

Inspection Programming and Measurement Systems

• Assist with implementation and rollout of Keyence measurement systems and software
• Operate Keyence inspection equipment (e.g., vision systems, scanners) and other dimensional measurement systems
• Create, edit, run, and validate inspection programs in Keyence, PC-DMIS, and/or PolyWorks
• Maintain the inspection program library, including revisions tied to current drawing levels
• Assist in training operators and team members on proper system use
• Ensure inspection data is accurately captured and utilized for reporting
• Support troubleshooting and ongoing maintenance of Keyence systems

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
• Programming experience required — hands-on experience creating, editing, and running inspection programs in Keyence, PC-DMIS, or PolyWorks (not equipment operation only)
• PPAP and FAI experience required
• Experience with CMMs and/or other dimensional inspection equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications
• Experience ballooning drawings and preparing inspection reports
• Experience using standard inspection equipment
• Experience collecting and documenting dimensional inspection data
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies and systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience in metal fabrication, stamping, sheet metal, machining, or welding environments

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing environment and requires time spent on the production floor. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.

Benefits

ATACO Steel Products Corp offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, holidays, and education assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ATACO Steel Products Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.