Quality Technician – Heat Treatment & Quality Assurance

Bodycote; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &/

Vision coverage

Company-paid life and disability

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bodycote in Rancho Dominguez, CA, seeks a Quality Technician to perform essential heat-treatment quality work under the Quality Manager. You’ll assist operations, monitor QA processes, and ensure compliance with customer specs while supporting continuous improvement.

The role requires metallurgical knowledge, a year of QC experience, and proficiency with MS Office. ITAR compliance is mandatory; strong teamwork and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• ITAR compliance requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
• Metallurgical knowledge from university training or equivalent experience; degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of quality control experience in heat treatment environments.
• Ability to read/write English and communicate with all levels of staff.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or willingness to obtain it; familiarity with ASME/military specs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and record conditions affecting quality and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate interdepartmental efforts to meet QA requirements.
• Identify quality training needs and ensure training is provided.
• Communicate status of the quality management system to stakeholders.
• Monitor quality records, maintain BMS, and support audits and non-conformances.

Skills

Quality control

Six Sigma Green Belt

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Interpersonal communication

Education

Metallurgical or materials science degree

Tools

Navigator operating system

Microsoft Office & databases

Job description

Bodycote in Rancho Dominguez, CA, seeks a Quality Technician to perform essential heat-treatment quality work under the Quality Manager. You’ll assist operations, monitor QA processes, and ensure compliance with customer specs while supporting continuous improvement.

The role requires metallurgical knowledge, a year of QC experience, and proficiency with MS Office. ITAR compliance is mandatory; strong teamwork and safety focus are essential.