Quality Control Technician I

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN IJob Title: Quality Control Technician I | Department: Quality | Reports to: Quality Lead & Quality Manager | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

United Precision Corporation is a dynamic, rapidly evolving team that welcomes team members for their unique skills, talents, and experience. Our rapid growth provides excellent ongoing opportunities for professional development and learning new skills. By staying hyper-focused on quality and adaptability throughout the company, our customers have come to rely upon us for high-demand, high-precision aerospace and defense products.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Quality Control Technician I, you will ensure that complex, high-tolerance aerospace and defense components meet rigorous precision and compliance standards. In addition to performing inspections, you will mentor and train other technicians, sharing the skills and discipline needed to keep our products mission-ready and uphold our reputation for quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process products, and finished products and perform dimensional inspections on complex aerospace and defense components using precision measurement tools (CMM, height gauges, micrometers, optical comparators, etc.).

• Learn to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to verify conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.

• Read and analyze complex blueprints, CAD models, and technical documentation to determine inspection requirements.

• Assist with investigations and corrective actions as directed using root-cause analysis.

• Document inspection results in accordance with AS9100 and defense industry standards, ensuring traceability and compliance.

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve nonconformances and recommend corrective actions.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inspection efficiency and accuracy.

• Support responsibilities of the quality department as needed.