QA Technician

Job Description Classification Quality Assurance Category QA Technician Reports to Quality Manager or QA Supervisor Position Profile Roles Applicable QA Technician 1–3 QA Lead Purpose Inspect raw materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and applicable industry requirements. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying defects, investigating quality issues, and working closely with production to prevent recurring nonconformities.

Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections per established inspection plans. Operate and maintain calibrated precision measuring equipment. Complete inspection reports, NCRs, and quality documentation accurately. Identify, isolate, and label nonconforming materials. Verify part conformance at point of use. Maintain safe work conditions and proper PPE usage. Escalate safety, quality, or process concerns immediately. Maintain an organized and clean work area.

Report to work during assigned schedule. Follow call-in protocol. Remain at workstation during working times.

Follow Victaulic’s Code of Conduct. Follow all safety rules and OSHA regulations. Use required PPE. Stop work for safety concerns. Maintain clean and organized work area using 5S principles.

Follow inspection plans and quality control documents. Produce accurate, complete inspection records. Stop production when significant quality concerns are identified. Verify corrective action effectiveness.

Meet inspection cycle time and throughput targets. Accurately record inspection findings and output. Complete nonconformance reports within 24 hours of identification.

Stop work for safety concerns. Stop work for quality concerns. Quarantine nonconforming material. Escalate issues to Quality Supervisor or Manager.

Consistent attendance. Cross-training effectiveness. Inspection accuracy and documentation completeness. Safe operation of equipment. Meeting daily inspection metrics. Skill growth in measurement, testing, and quality systems. Positive supervisor assessment.

Consistent attendance. High inspection accuracy. Timely and complete documentation. Safe behavior. Cross-training engagement.

Recurring documentation errors. Missed inspection steps or nonconformances. Safety issues. Poor attendance. Resistance to learning. Low engagement.

Attendance – 15% Supervisor Evaluation / Feedback – 10% Inspection Accuracy & Documentation – 30% Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement – 20% KPIs – 25% Skills and Responsibilities Performance evaluation, skill progression, and role advancement for all applicable positions are determined through a combination of documented system data and direct leadership validation. Mendix data is used to confirm productivity, attainment, and system usage.

Supervisor, Lead, and Trainer feedback is used to validate safe operation, quality output, skill application, and readiness for progression during normal production conditions. No single data source determines performance outcomes. Final determinations are made through review of both operational data and leadership assessment and apply consistently across all roles and levels.

Perform incoming material inspections; verify materials meet engineering specifications and purchase requirements. Review Certificates of Compliance (COCs), Material Test Reports (MTRs), and supplier documentation. Identify and quarantine nonconforming incoming materials. Perform in-process and final product inspections per…