Quality Technician II

Align Precision Corp.; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Precision Corp. seeks a quality inspector to perform in-process, first article, and final inspections on manufactured components. You will verify dimensional accuracy using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and optical comparators, and interpret GD&T per engineering drawings.

You will document results in quality records and reports, identify nonconformities, support root cause analysis, and collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years in manufacturing or quality inspection environment.
• Experience with GD&T and drawing interpretation.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document results and maintain quality records.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, first article, and final inspections.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, and specs including GD&T.
• Document inspection results in quality records and reports.
• Identify nonconforming materials/products and assist containment.
• Support root cause investigations and quality analysis.
• Maintain inspection documentation and traceability.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams.
• Assist in calibration status of inspection equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Precision measuring

Documentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing Tech

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Quality databases

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Performs in-process, first article, and final inspections of manufactured components to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

Utilizes precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, optical comparators, and other inspection equipment to verify dimensional accuracy.

Interprets engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications, including GD&T, to determine inspection requirements.

Documents inspection results accurately in quality records, inspection reports, and company systems in accordance with quality procedures.

Identifies, documents, and reports nonconforming materials or products and assist with containment and corrective action processes.

Supports root cause investigations and corrective action efforts by collecting data and assisting with quality analysis.

Maintains and organizes inspection documentation, quality records, and traceability information in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Collaborates with production, engineering, and quality personnel to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.

Assists in maintaining calibration status of inspection equipment and ensures tools are used in accordance with calibration requirements.

Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, reduce defects, and enhance process performance.

• Overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.

Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.

Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality inspection environment.

Experience in precision machining, aerospace, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications, including GD&T.

Proficiency in the use of precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and optical comparators.

Working knowledge of inspection methods, quality control procedures, and documentation requirements.

Experience with first article inspections (FAI) and inspection reporting preferred.

Familiarity with quality systems such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems preferred.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Ability to document inspection results accurately and maintain quality records.

Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with production, engineering, and quality personnel.

Basic computer skills, including experience with quality databases or ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, as well as reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time
• Capable of standing for long periods

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