Description

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN III

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Technician III is a senior-level role responsible for ensuring that machined parts and assemblies meet internal standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry/ISO requirements. This position serves as a subject matter expert on quality inspection processes, advanced measurement tools, and root cause analysis. The QA Tech III mentors junior inspectors, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and partners with engineering and production teams to maintain the highest standards of product quality and compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs advanced dimensional inspections of machined components using precision measuring equipment (CMM, optical comparators, height gauges, micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Conducts First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 or customer-specific requirements.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains inspection plans, control plans, and quality documentation.
• Supports PPAP submissions and customer qualification processes.
• Leads root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for nonconforming product.
• Assists in the calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
• Mentors and trains junior QA technicians and production personnel on quality processes and standards.
• Participates in internal and external audits (ISO 9001, AS9100, customer audits).
• Collaborates with engineering and production teams to drive process improvements and prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Ensures compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

The above list outlines the general details that describe the position's principles and essential functions. It shall not be construed as the only duties assigned for the job. An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Minimum 5-7 years of quality assurance experience in a precision machining/manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and metrology.
• Proficient in the use of CMMs.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems.
• Solid understanding of statistical process control (SPC), PPAP, and root cause/corrective action methods.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, and quality software tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7+ years of quality assurance experience in a precision machining/manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in the use of PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, or similar software.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Read English.
• Communicate effectively with employees.
• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Primarily shop-based position.
• Moderate noise levels from operating machines in the shop.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts in the shop.
• Breaking fumes, dust, and mist in the shop.
• Skin exposed to oils and cutting fluids in the shop.
  

Description

Experienced Steel Fitter

• Position, align, fit parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Tack-weld fitted parts together.
• Lay out and examine Aluminum stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
• Locate and mark work piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
• Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
• Hammer, chip, and grind work pieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
• Smooth work piece edges and fix taps, tubes, and valves.
• Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.
• Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
• Set up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
• Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
• Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.
• Heat-treat parts, using acetylene torches.
• Preheat work pieces to make them malleable, using hand torches or furnaces.
• Install boilers, containers, and other structures.
• Erect ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.
• And miscellaneous duties may be required.

• Minimum 3 years' experience
• Must pass AWS certification within the first 60 days on the job
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

• Pay range $20-$28 per hour, based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
• Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Company Match 401K
• Paid holidays
• Personal and Vacation time

Description

Date posted: May 21, 2025

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Job description:

If you are looking to be part of an engaging team and want to contribute to the success of a customer focused business operation, DC Fabricators, Inc. wants to talk with you! We offer competitive pay, benefits starting 1st of the month following hire date and a generous PTO accrual.

DCF is a major supplier to the Navy Shipbuilding Program.

Job Summary:

This position is concerned with the performance of dimensional inspection and non-destructive examination of component parts in accordance with established procedures and specifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections on all parts, assemblies, and fabrications as specified on drawings and route cards; record results of the inspection and indicate disposition.
• Set-up assemblies and perform dimensional inspections using scales, tape measure, layout and optical equipment, and other hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gages.
• Set-up and perform non-destructive tests (NDT) on components. NDT may include MT, PT, VT, RT, or UT, as required; record results of the inspection and indicate disposition.
• When performing dimensional inspections of parts machined by outside vendors, review Purchase Order to ensure all requirements have been met.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing operations including identification of material and identification of welding operator qualifications. Audit drawing control and adherence to work instructions and procedures.
• Perform surveillance on material identification in the shop and in stores; insure segregation of scrap material from material in-process.
• Maintain calibration program for company inspection equipment, tools and personally owned gages.
• Visit vendor facilities to perform inspections of vendor work.
• Work with customer representatives and/or Government Inspectors to complete customer inspection points as assigned.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation files as required.
• Provide written reports as required.

US Citizenship required at time of hire.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Graduate, or the equivalent, with additional instruction in NDT and/or Dimensional Inspection. Completion of an apprenticeship program is desirable.

Experience:

• Preferred two years of NDE and/or Dimensional Inspection experience in an industrial environment.
• Must have thorough knowledge of NDE and/or dimensional inspection principles and their application to industrial inspection problems.
• Must apply individual initiative to accomplish the necessary inspections and conduct audits to assure compliance with required processes.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints commonly found in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Computer Skills:

• Computer skills required. Must have a working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft applications such as WORD, Excel, and Outlook.

DC FABRICATORS INC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Description

Become a Key Player at ATEK Metal Technologies: We're Hiring a Preventative Maintenance Technician!

At ATEK Metal Technologies, we're all about precision, innovation, and keeping our machines running like a well-oiled machine. If you're someone who loves getting hands-on, solving problems, and ensuring that everything is operating smoothly, we want you on our team!

What You'll Do:

• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve plant safety, equipment performance, and product quality with regards to equipment functionality
• Follow maintenance methods that improve equipment uptime and reliability
• Work with other shifts to ensure proper pass down and pick up on work and repairs to finish in timely manner
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance functions to ensure equipment uptime and reliability
• Perform preventive maintenance activities to repair and maintain production equipment
• Identify potential failure modes and suggests solutions

What We're Looking For:

• A proactive problem-solver who can think ahead and prevent issues before they impact production
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for precision—because at ATEK, quality is everything
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have good mechanical aptitude
• Must be self-motivated and able to work without detailed work instructions
• Strong root cause analysis

Why You'll Love Working at ATEK:

• Competitive pay with a full benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Childcare reimbursement up to $400/month
• 2 full weeks of paid parental leave
• Career development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance within the company
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your expertise is valued
• A chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a company that leads in metal manufacturing

Ready to play an essential role in keeping ATEK Metal Technologies at the forefront of the industry? Send us your resume because we want to hear about your experience, your passion for maintenance, and your commitment to excellence.

Description

• Shift: 12-hour shifts on a 3-4 weekly shift schedule where you'll work 3 days one week and 4 the next. There are openings on all shifts:
• A-Shift = Sunday through Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (6am - 6pm) / No Shift Differential
• B-Shift = Sunday through Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (6pm – 6am) / 10% Shift Differential
• C-Shift = Every other Wednesday, and Thursday through Saturday (6am – 6pm) / No Shift Differential
• D-Shift = Every other Wednesday, and Thursday through Saturday (6pm – 6am) / 25% Shift Differential

Position Description:

Description

Description

Quality Inspector

Position Description

Reports To: Quality Department Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Perform quality control, inspection and other assigned activities and contribute to SSI's efforts to satisfy customer expectations regarding quality and on-time deliveries. These responsibilities will be accomplished by:

• Personally performing 1st Article, 1st Piece, In-Process and Final Inspection activities. Knowledgeable and experienced in working with AS9102 documents and report forms for this purpose.
• Inspecting in-process production parts and communicating with Machine Operators and Production Managers any required adjustments
• Assisting Production Managers to ensure in-process inspections by our Machine Operators are being performed consistently and properly
• Teaching and helping to train Machine Operators in measurement and inspection techniques and methods.
• Approving finished production and releasing these Orders for shipment
• Documenting inspection results by completing AS9102 report forms, customer specific report forms, and/or SSI Inspection report forms
• Helping to ensure new fixtures and special tooling are inspected and that necessary gauges and instruments are available when needed
• Helping to ensure that inspection gauges and instruments are properly controlled, maintained, calibrated and certified on a timely basis.
• Inspecting Certificates of Conformance from material, external suppliers, and other service providers to ensure these items conform to customers and SSI's purchase order requirements and specifications
• Understanding and then helping to ensure all processes and activities within the AS9100 Certified Quality Management System are fully implemented. Having a firm commitment to maintaining the integrity of the QMS.
• Helping to ensure Quality reflects excellent housekeeping standards
• Understanding and following the Company's Safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in Quality and/or Inspection roles where precision machined parts and components are manufactured
• Demonstrated knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Demonstrated skill in reading and understanding complex blueprints
• Demonstrated knowledge of using various measurement instruments to inspect parts and perform bench or layout dimensional inspections
• Must be able to communicate effectively with Machine Operators, Manufacturing and Company management, Customers, and Suppliers
• Must enjoy working within a Team environment to accomplish challenging company goals and objectives
• Must be reliable, dependable, detail oriented, and be an example for integrity and ethical behavior

Benefits:

• Flexible work hours (can begin work between 5 and 7 am) 
• Paid weekly
• Bonus Program - Based upon company and individual performance
• Paid Time Off - Vacation (5 - 15 days depending upon experience)/ 9 Paid company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Disability, 401K (With Company Matching)
• Air conditioned shop and office working environment
• Four strategic markets served providing greater stability when specific markets have downturns

Description

Service Engineer Level 3, Control Systems

Description

Join Our Team at Precision Custom Components, LLC (PCC)!

Are you a motivated leader looking to contribute to a customer-focused manufacturing environment? Based in York, PA, PCC is a long-established manufacturer serving the Commercial Nuclear Industry, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, NASA, Naval shipyards, and other industrial/government clients.

Learn more: www.pcc-york.com

Now Hiring: 2nd Shift Fabrication Supervisor

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM – 11:55 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000–$77,000/year

Work Location: In-person

Responsibilities Include:

· Lead and direct hourly union personnel in fabrication operations

· Assign work, train employees, and monitor quality and productivity

· Ensure safety compliance and resolve safety concerns

· Maintain accurate records, enforce work rules, and support morale

· Coordinate workflow across departments to ensure efficient production

· Recommend improvements in manufacturing methods and processes

· Communicate effectively with engineering, other shifts, and leadership

Qualifications:

Education: High school/trade school diploma required; apprenticeship or post-secondary education preferred

Experience:

5+ years in manufacturing/fabrication

3+ years in supervisory/management

3+  years with Microsoft Office

2+ years with ERP systems

Basic welding (preferred)

Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, blueprint reading, and workstations setup

Strong leadership, communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to supervise in a union environment

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Description

• Train for 12-14 weeks for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)/National Board training/certification commissions.
• 120 hours of on-the-job training with another Inspector to complete training process.
• Perform new construction, repair, alteration and jurisdiction inspections of boilers and pressure vessels as required by the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Sections III, and National Board Code including referenced construction codes and standards of our clients.

• High school diploma and equivalent (Military) work experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 3-5 years of boiler and/or high-pressure steam & water system maintenance/operation experience
• 4+ years of mechanical experience with Boilers and Pressure Vessels in a power plant-Nuke or conventional MM/BT, or an SRO and/or a Steam PPWO/EOOW 3+ years
• Navy Nuke EM or ET with a minimum of 3yrs qualified SRO experience
• Quality Assurance inspections of mechanical equipment, water, and steam systems
• Boiler and/or steam system maintenance and operation
• Inspections on mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems
• NBIC Boiler Inspector Qualification a plus
• Insurance inspection service experience involving risk-based inspections and analysis
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office and web-based applications, Lotus Notes
• Clean driving record and must be able to pass a background check.