What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at GrowTech Industries, LLC?
Company Overview:
GTI specializes in the design, engineering, fabrication, and deployment of custom modular structures, shipping container-based structures, and ballistic metal fabrication. We serve multiple industries, including DOD contractors, military, disaster relief, and commercial markets. Our containerized and modular solutions are all built in-house at our factory in Buffalo, NY. Manufacturing capabilities range from military training, live fire enclosures, bathroom/shower units, expeditionary camps, medical facilities, water treatment, electrical/energy storage enclosures, and much more.
The GTI team consists of professionals spanning from fabrication and engineering to government and military specialists. Our combination of expertise allows us to provide top quality solutions and customer service for various industries and missions.
The QC Technician is responsible for the inspection and testing of materials and finished products at various stages of the manufacturing process to ensure they comply with all applicable laws, industry codes & standards, as well as Company and Customer specifications/standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain inspection reports.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, as well as company standards and specifications.
- Maintain calibration of quality control equipment.
- Perform inspections across all stages of production.
- Prepare and maintain test data for review.
- Evaluate data and draft reports, noting any relevant deviations from existing standards.
- Identify areas for quality control improvement and implement new methods accordingly.
- Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency.
- Other duties as assigned by the QA Manager.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Solid understanding of measuring, inspection and test equipment.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of inspection and/or production experience in the metals fabrication industry.
- Visual weld and welding inspection experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel.
- Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios, and proportions.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. (minimum required visual acuity - 20/20 corrected or uncorrected)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and fabrication drawings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector - CWI.
GrowTech Industries, LLC is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
