Quality Technician

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7am - 4pm

PURPOSE:

The Quality Technician supports PCC Carson City's Quality Department by performing a variety of quality, laboratory, inspection, and compliance support activities within a manufacturing environment. This position serves as a hands-on resource to the Quality Team by supporting product verification activities, dimensional inspections, specification reviews, laboratory coordination, NDT documentation support, and quality-related projects.

Working closely with Quality Engineers, Inspectors, Laboratory personnel, Production, and Operations, the Quality Technician helps ensure products, processes, and documentation meet customer, regulatory, and company requirements while supporting daily production activities on the manufacturing floor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Quality Inspection & Product Verification

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measurement equipment.
• Perform product audits and verification activities to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, technique cards, and work instructions.
• Verify product conformance and identify discrepancies requiring additional review.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and supporting documentation.

Laboratory & Technical Support

• Support metallurgical laboratory activities and coordination.
• Process laboratory purchase orders and assist with laboratory documentation.
• Assist with collection, organization, and reporting of laboratory testing results.
• Support testing documentation and record retention requirements.
• Coordinate laboratory-related administrative activities as assigned.

Documentation & Compliance Support

• Review customer specifications and regulatory requirements and coordinate revision changes through the appropriate review process.
• Support maintenance of controlled quality documentation, procedures, forms, and records.
• Assist with updates to operating procedures, work instructions, and testing documentation.
• Support NDT documentation and technique revisions as assigned.
• Maintain accurate quality records and ensure proper document retention.

Production & Floor Support

• Support Production, Quality, Engineering, NDT, and Laboratory personnel with day-to-day quality activities.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and process reviews.
• Assist with implementation of corrective actions and quality initiatives.
• Support product flow by helping resolve quality-related issues and documentation concerns.
• Maintain strong communication across departments to support production and compliance objectives.

General

• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 6S standards.
• Follow all plant and department safety requirements.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and business objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform inspection tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 35 pounds independently; heavier items require assistance or lifting devices.
• Ability to use precision tools requiring fine motor skills and attention to detail.
• Work performed in manufacturing and inspection environments with exposure to noise, dust, and equipment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Previous manufacturing, aerospace, quality, inspection, or laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related business software.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.