Quality Technician

Victaulic; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic in Cookeville, TN is seeking a QA Technician responsible for inspecting raw materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer drawings.

The role supports continuous improvement by identifying defects, documenting results, and collaborating with production to prevent nonconformities and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• the elements of Victaulic’s quality assurance manual and quality assurance procedures pertaining to in-house product inspection
• Assist in maintaining and developing the inspection program
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections per established inspection plans, including dimensional verification and coating inspections; perform additional product testing as required and maintain records of inspections and results
• Verify finished product dimensions and conformance with drawings and work order specifications
• Visually inspect welded joints (weld size, bead formation, weld penetration) on work in progress and completed units for compliance, detecting flaws such as cracks, cold welds, spatter, and undercuts per ES1124 and other specifications, using flashlight and magnifying glass
• Assist in inspecting and releasing received raw materials, supplied components, supplied products, and finished Victaulic products, ensuring compliance to drawings, purchase orders, work orders, specifications, standards, and MTRs, both dimensionally and documentation-wise
• Assist with calibration of all inspection instruments and gauges and update records
• Perform required product testing and photograph/document results
• Assist with inspection of Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR) and complete/submit documentation
• Review Material Test Reports (MTRs) as required
• Assist with the training of production employees
• Conduct auditing of both products and processes and prepare findings reports as required
• Complete inspection reports, NCRs, and quality documentation accurately
• Identify, isolate, and label nonconforming materials

Job description

QA Technician Standardized Job Description – Cookeville TN Classification: Quality Assurance Reports to (Position Title): Quality Manager or QA Supervisor Position Summary The QA Technician inspects raw materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and applicable industry requirements. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying defects, investigating quality issues, and working closely with production to prevent recurring nonconformities.

Responsibilities

• the elements of Victaulic’s quality assurance manual and quality assurance procedures pertaining to in-house product inspection
• Assist in maintaining and developing the inspection program
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections per established inspection plans, including dimensional verification and coating inspections; perform additional product testing as required and maintain records of inspections and results
• Verify finished product dimensions and conformance with drawings and work order specifications
• Visually inspect welded joints (weld size, bead formation, weld penetration) on work in progress and completed units for compliance, detecting flaws such as cracks, cold welds, spatter, and undercuts per ES1124 and other specifications, using flashlight and magnifying glass
• Assist in inspecting and releasing received raw materials, supplied components, supplied products, and finished Victaulic products, ensuring compliance to drawings, purchase orders, work orders, specifications, standards, and MTRs, both dimensionally and documentation-wise
• Assist with calibration of all inspection instruments and gauges and update records
• Perform required product testing and photograph/document results
• Assist with inspection of Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR) and complete/submit documentation
• Review Material Test Reports (MTRs) as required
• Assist with the training of production employees
• Conduct auditing of both products and processes and prepare findings reports as required
• Complete inspection reports, NCRs, and quality documentation accurately
• Identify, isolate, and label nonconforming materials