Quality Technician

About the Role

The role involves interpreting drawings, schematics, formulas, and standards to establish and maintain quality processes and production operations in both the foundry and factory. Daily responsibilities include completing process and production reports, inspecting and testing new or modified tooling, developing process control standards, investigating customer complaints, and overseeing quarterly UL/CSA process inspections. Laboratory duties encompass managing chemical inventories, mixing and standardizing chemicals, and maintaining lab organization and cleanliness. The incumbent monitors and responds to process alarms, makes corrective adjustments, and initiates actions across sand control, molding, core, inspection, and machining operations, while also tracking gauge calibrations and handling the packing and shipping of gauges for calibration. Additional tasks include conducting follow‑up inspections on tooling and purchased or modified factory materials such as plugs, nipples, screws, and covers. The position requires performing various lab tests—sand compatibility, moisture, green strength, grain fineness, tensile, chill, spectrometer calibration, methylene blue, and acid drop testing—and supporting visual‑management practices, problem‑solving initiatives, and the creation of forms, templates, and instructions for data collection. • Interpret drawings, schematics, formulas, and standards for quality processes. • Generate daily production reports and inspect new or modified tooling. • Develop and issue process control standards; investigate customer complaints. • Operate and maintain lab functions, including chemical inventory and solution preparation. • Monitor process alarms and adjust sand control, molding, core, inspection, and machining operations. • Track gauge calibrations; manage packing and shipping for gauge calibration. • Conduct follow‑up inspections on tooling, plugs, nipples, screws, and covers. • Perform sand, moisture, green strength, grain fineness, tensile, chill, spectrometer, methylene blue, and acid drop testing. • Support visual‑management tools such as charts and information boards. • Lead problem‑solving and continuous‑improvement projects (A3, Six Sigma, etc.). • Create forms, templates, and instructions for data collection and analysis. • Fabricate and install fixtures, carts, and tables using hand and power tools. • Procure small equipment and supplies as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸lab testing
• ▸process monitoring
• ▸gauge calibration
• ▸tool inspection
• ▸production reporting
• ▸continuous improvement

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED, have at least one year of general labor experience, and possess two years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with variation‑reduction methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Shainin Red X, A3), strong math and analytical skills, proficiency with Excel for charting, competency with common shop tools, and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality are required. Applicants should reside within a 50‑mile radius of Amarillo, TX, unless they are active‑duty military. • Minimum High School Diploma/GED; 1+ year general labor; 2 years manufacturing experience. • Familiarity with Six Sigma, Shainin Red X, A3 or similar methodologies. • Strong math, analytical, and Excel charting skills. • Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines. • Must reside within 50 mi of Amarillo, TX (military exempt).

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸manufacturing
• ▸six sigma
• ▸excel
• ▸math
• ▸independent

Work Environment

Onsite