Quality control technician

07th October, 2026 Our client in Western New York is looking for a Quality Control Technician to join their team! This is an on-site/full-time/direct hire position.

Salary based on experience: $22-$27/hr

Responsibilities

• Follow all company policies, procedures, and work instructions in the completion of daily activities with minimal input and supervision to ensure successful accomplishment of company objectives.
• Perform Receiving Inspections to verify that incoming parts, materials, and related documentation meet requirements and are suitable for use.
• Perform First piece, In-process, Last piece, and Final inspections per sampling plans, product requirements, and job instructions to verify product conformity.
• Perform customer-specific required Inspections and complete Inspection reports per the stated requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspections to ensure manufacturing die, tooling, and other manufacturing methods result in product that meets customer drawing requirements.
• Complete and submit customer documentation as required.
• Document, identify, and segregate nonconforming product in accordance with policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Make requests to suppliers for missing or incorrect documentation.
• Use appropriate measuring devices and automated inspection equipment to perform inspections, including basic programming of automated inspection equipment.
• Interact with other departments professionally in addressing product quality and service issues.
• Provide other departments with information and assistance to support them in accomplishing their objectives.
• Contribute to and participate in improvement activities within the department and the company.
• Follow departmental procedures and work instructions as written and recommend improvements as necessary.
• Perform other task/activity assigned by the supervisor within the scope of Company business.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements per the Quality System.

Qualifications

Quality Control Technician Qualifications and Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Required.
• Associate degree (two-year college or technical school) or Equivalent Work Experience Preferred.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office), 2 Plus Years of Experience in Mechanical Inspection and Blueprint Reading Required.
• Knowledge of GD&T, Basic Statistical Techniques, and automated inspection experience preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) Preferred.

Quality Control Technician Competencies

• Communication - Advanced professional written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Quality Management - Provides high-quality services, processes, programs, and products while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance service.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Teamwork - Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.