Quality Technician

QLS is looking to hire a Quality Technician in the Spartanburg, SC area!

QLS has over 20 years of experience helping manufacturers in various markets across North America meet their quality objectives. Working with us means you are impacting quality in important ways. Our work ensures safety and performance for products across industries. By joining the QLS team your work will directly impact the quality, safety, and performance of each of our manufacturer's products.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to learn and grow with our company. We value employees who are committed to their personal and professional development. If you are looking for a role where you can expand your skills, take on new challenges, and build a long-lasting career, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary:

The Quality Technician oversees the quality inspector team. The Quality Technician works in production facilities and customer locations to make sure that products being produced or sold meet the expectations of our customer. The Quality Technician examines materials to make sure they meet the provided quality standards and expectations, and then records the inspection results in our project tracking system. Quality Technicians may also follow up with the appropriate customer channels when repairs are completed, or rejects are found.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and products using industry-appropriate methods, including comparing samples to standards, using precision measuring tools, and conducting functional tests.
• Record and report inspection results with detailed summaries of compliant, repaired, and rejected parts, ensuring accurate and timely data input into internal systems.
• Follow established quality standards, workflows, and customer-specific protocols.
• Collaborate with customers and supervisors to clarify work instructions, ensuring full understanding of expectations and deliverables.
• Communicate inspection outcomes, process updates, and any identified issues effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Manage on-site tools and equipment, including calibration, proper use, and storage
• Adhere to strict safety and site-specific guidelines to ensure a compliant and hazard-free work environment.
• Take on additional projects or responsibilities as needed to meet customer and organizational goals.
• Arrive and be prepared to start work at the designated start of shift time.
• Continuous learning through training courses.
• Any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization's Values.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee onsite team and report any issues to corporate operations team.
• Review onsite quality team’s reporting and timekeeping.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Communication skills
• Keen eye for detail
• Smart Device literacy (Cell phone, tablet)
• Project Tracking System
• Ability to consistently identify mistakes across thousands of inspections
• Ability to closely follow quality standards
• Decision-making inspection / audit skills as in acceptable / not acceptable features
• 80% travel availability
• Ability to properly use basic measuring devices preferred: Calipers, Micrometers, go-no-go gauges, etc.
• Ability to read engineering drawings preferred
• Must be able to work various shifts as required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing throughout employment, as the role may involve travel to various work sites.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Electronic wiring experience
• IPC Certification, preferred
• Previous quality assurance or manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
• Visual acuity necessary to perform a given task

Benefits:

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• WE OFFER WEEKLY PAY!!!!!!
• 401K with company matching with up to 3%!
• Great PTO!
• We offer and encourage professional development by offering certification courses!
• Additional benefits include: long-term, and short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Referral Bonus of $500

Equal Opportunity Statement

Quality Liaison Services of North America Inc is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on the following protected classes: age, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locs, and twists), color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), marital status, disability, public assistance, familial status, genetic information, local commissions activity, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

The Company will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner. The Company will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

We are all responsible for upholding this policy. You may discuss questions regarding equal employment opportunity with your Supervisor  or any other designated member of management.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• The shift for this role is from 2pm to 10pm. Are you able to commit to this shift?

Experience:

• Calipers: 3 years (Required)
• Micrometer: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Spartanburg, SC (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road