What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at Argus Technical Services?
Responsibilities
- Lead & perform the preparation, review, and submission of PPAP and ISIR documentation for contract sheet metal jobs, ensuring all deliverables exceed customer and regulatory requirements
- Audit welds and fabricated parts, validating adherence to specifications, tolerances, and quality standards
- Mentor and train junior QC personnel, fostering a team oriented toward continuous learning and process excellence
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and cost savings
- Act as a change agent—proactively propose, communicate, and help implement new or improved quality procedures; encourage others to voice insights, observations, and concerns to enhance workflow and product quality
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes, especially as they relate to PPAP/ISIR non-conformances or customer feedback
- Represent QC in cross-functional teams, bringing a solutions-oriented approach to meetings with production, engineering, and management
- Support customer and third-party audits, ensuring all quality documentation, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams, is accurate and up to date
- Maintain and improve systems for documentation, traceability, and reporting in compliance with ISO standards and specific contract customer requirements
Qualifications:
- Technical degree or relevant certifications in quality/manufacturing preferred
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- 5 years' experience in an ISO-certified contract job shop
- Advanced knowledge in sheet metal fabrication and quality systems
- Extensive working knowledge of PPAP and ISIR processes, including documentation, review, and direct interaction with contract customers
- Proficiency with advanced inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs), and a strong command of GD&T and blueprint interpretation
- Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement programs and successfully implementing process changes
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to mentor and influence cross-functional teams
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about driving positive change for organizational success
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000