Quality Technician
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering
MEASURE IT. VERIFY IT. HELP BUILD CONFIDENCE IN EVERY PART.
In aerospace manufacturing, details matter. Our Quality Technicians help make sure castings, inspection results, testing records, and quality documentation meet the requirements our customers depend on.
As a Quality Technician at PCC Structurals - Carson City, you'll perform hands-on inspection and product verification while supporting laboratory activities, controlled documentation, NDT records, quality projects, and daily production needs. You'll work closely with Quality Engineers, Inspectors, Laboratory personnel, Production, NDT, and Operations.
We're hiring Quality Technicians at Levels 1, 2, and 3. Your starting level and pay will be based on your inspection knowledge, technical skills, and relevant experience. The more experience you bring, the higher the level and earning opportunity.
If you're early in your quality career, we'll help you build your skills. If you already have strong dimensional inspection, GD&T, FAI, Keyence, testing, or technical quality experience, we want to hear from you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Perform visual and dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision measurement equipment.
- Review drawings, specifications, technique cards, work instructions, and customer requirements.
- Verify product conformance, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate inspection records.
- Support product audits, traceability, quality documentation, and record‑retention requirements.
- Assist with metallurgical laboratory coordination, testing results, purchase orders, and supporting documentation.
- Support controlled procedures, forms, specification revisions, and NDT documentation updates.
- Work with Production, Quality, Engineering, NDT, and Laboratory personnel to resolve quality and documentation concerns.
- Participate in corrective actions, quality improvement projects, and continuous improvement activities.
- Help maintain product flow while protecting customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
LEVEL 1 - BUILD YOUR QUALITY FOUNDATION
A great fit for someone beginning a quality or inspection career, or bringing transferable manufacturing experience.
- Perform basic visual and dimensional inspections using established procedures.
- Read work orders, inspection instructions, drawings, and quality documentation.
- Develop blueprint-reading and basic GD&T knowledge.
- Complete inspection records, logbooks, rejection documentation, and product-traceability activities.
- Verify inspection tools are within calibration and maintain organized inspection areas.
- Designed for an experienced technician ready to perform more advanced inspection, testing, and equipment work.
- Perform intermediate visual and dimensional inspections and final mechanical testing.
- Complete in-process inspections and First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
- Create final test reports and maintain accurate testing documentation.
- Operate Keyence equipment and other advanced inspection systems.
- Perform basic equipment setup and use ERP systems for traceability and inspection activities.
- Cross-train and support other inspection, laboratory, NDT, and production quality functions.
- Built for an advanced technician who can handle complex inspections, troubleshoot issues, and help develop others.
- Perform advanced inspections on complex products and assemblies.
- Set up and optimize Keyence equipment and other advanced inspection systems.
- Conduct qualification-level testing and verification activities.
- Interpret advanced GD&T, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Support nonconforming product investigations, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
- Train and mentor other technicians and serve as a technical resource for inspection methods and quality requirements.
- Have a sharp eye for detail and take pride in getting measurements and documentation right.
- Enjoy a combination of hands-on inspection, technical documentation, and cross-functional problem-solving.
- Can read or are motivated to learn engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
- Are organized, dependable, and comfortable communicating with several departments.
- Want a role where your level and pay can reflect the experience and technical skill you bring.
Day
Shift: 6:00 a.m.
-2:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.
-3:30 p.m.
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience and technician level
- Clear Levels 1-3 skill and pay progression
- Quarterly Cash Bonus Program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with Company contribution
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Hands-on training and opportunities to expand your technical skills
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Support products that serve the aerospace industry
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology,…
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