Quality Technician II

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Richmond (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Track & Turnout Co. in Richmond, IL is seeking a Quality Technician II to inspect incoming and outgoing materials, ensure compliance with plans and specifications, and maintain up-to-date quality documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, COPQ awareness, and timely reporting to senior management. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in quality within manufacturing, strong measurement skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years of Quality experience in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment
• Strong background in providing support to all levels of management
• Prior experience with knowledge of quality terms, definitions and concepts
• Understanding of types of measurement, measurement terminology, and different types of measuring instruments
• Proficiency in utilizing hand tools, gauges and appropriate quality tools and instruments
• High level of competence using Microsoft programs and other systems used in the quality control program
• Possesses a good understanding of the essentials for safety in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work on-site in Richmond, Illinois

Responsibilities

• Provides weekly and/or monthly reports to senior levels of management
• Keeps all quality documents up to date
• Maintains awareness of regulatory requirement and customer service expectations
• Ensures activities in the quality plan are carried out
• Coordinates the investigation of customer complaints
• Prepares and analyses all information for the purpose of management reviews
• Ensures that non-conforming products are identified and placed on restriction properly
• Monitors incoming inspections as items are received
• Inspects incoming materials to verify they meet our requirements
• Completes and maintains receiving inspection records
• Reports and documents any issues found during receiving
• Keeps up with “cost of poor quality” (COPQ) documents

Skills

Quality control

Measurement terminology

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Gauges

Microsoft Office

Safety in manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Quality tools

Job description

Here at Atlantic Track & Turnout Co., we lead the way for manufacturing, supply, and service for railroads, transit systems, and crane runways. We’re proud to be employee-owned and take great pride in the exceptional results we consistently deliver for our partners and customers. For over 60 years, Atlantic Track has put our people first to foster strong teams, products, and services that are second to none.We’re currently seeking a Quality Technician II to join our growing team of professionals in Richmond, Illinois. The selected candidate will inspect incoming and outgoing materials for compliance with plans and specifications to ensure the highest standards of quality.Roles and Responsibilities:Provides weekly and/or monthly reports to senior levels of managementKeeps all quality documents up to dateMaintains awareness of regulatory requirement and customer service expectationsEnsures activities in the quality plan are carried outCoordinates the investigation of customer complaintsPrepares and analyses all information for the purpose of management reviewsEnsures that non-conforming products are identified and placed on restriction properlyMonitors incoming inspections as items are receivedInspects incoming materials to verify they meet our requirementsCompletes and maintains receiving inspection recordsReports and documents any issues found during receivingKeeps up with “cost of poor quality” (COPQ) documentsMinimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC, etc.)Minimum of 5 years of Quality experience in a manufacturing and/or industrial environmentStrong background in providing support to all levels of managementPrior experience with knowledge of quality terms, definitions and conceptsUnderstanding of types of measurement, measurement terminology, and different types of measuring instrumentsProficiency in utilizing hand tools, gauges and appropriate quality tools and instrumentsHigh level of competence using Microsoft programs and other systems used in the quality control programPossesses a good understanding of the essentials for safety in a manufacturing environmentAbility to work on-site in Richmond, IllinoisPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in associated disciplineAtlantic Track offers a holistic benefits package, including competitive pay, 401k plan with company matching funds, health / dental / vision insurance options, life insurance, paid time off, an employee shared ownership plan, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.