Quality Technician

Meticulous Quality Technician Wanted In Fort Payne, AL!

Our team at VAD is looking for a dependable, self-motivated person to join us full-time and ensure we deliver the highest-quality work possible. You'll oversee our daily operations to make sure all employees and activities align with expectations and standards. If you have a knack for problem-solving and an eye for detail, we want to hear from you!

Pay: Competitive, experience-based wage

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO
• Holiday pay
• And more!

QUALITY TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Walking through manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with safety standards, company procedures, and quality expectations
• Performing dimensional inspections at various stages of the production process using measurement instruments (calipers, gauges, and a coordinate-measuring machine (CMM))
• Verifying the conformance of incoming materials and maintaining traceability documentation across production stages
• Documenting noncomformities, corrective actions, follow-ups, investigations, and resolutions
• Drafting instructions and quality-related forms
• Compiling data reports and tracking performance metrics (PPM, OTD, COQ, etc.)
• Completing all levels of PPAP documentation as needed
• Interpreting customer drawings and specifications
• Participating in training sessions and leading by example
• Conducting internal ISO 9001 audits and ensuring adherence to quality management system requirements
• Overseeing metrology devices, coordinating calibrations, and maintaining calibration records
• Using laser particle analysis and microscopic inspection systems to conduct routine laboratory fluid-cleanliness testing
• Overseeing quality functions for the Transmotion division and collaborating with cross-site teams to ensure consistent, company-wide coverage
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or 2+ years of relevant experience in a field like quality in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to travel 25–50%, including drives up to 5 hours and occasional long-distance trips
• High technology proficiency, ability to type 35+ wpm, and the ability to learn new applications and approaches
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and promptly address concerns
• Ability to analyze data and trends to solve problems, make decisions, and implement effective solutions
• Ability to work independently, set your own goals, and manage your time efficiently
• Ability to read tape measures and digital calipers
• Clear and professional verbal/written communication skills
• Intermediate Microsoft skills (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Knowledge of RCA techniques
• 21+ years of age (to drive)
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Our Ideal Quality Technician

• Experience with internal auditing for ISO-9001 or comparable QMS systems
• Quality control certifications
• Lean or Six Sigma certification
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015
• Knowledge of PPAP, SPC, flow charts, control plans, and FMEA creation and revision

JOIN US AS A QUALITY TECHNICIAN!

Value Added Companies is an ISO 9001:2015–certified industrial solutions provider supporting manufacturers and operations teams across multiple locations. We don't just distribute products - we engineer, assemble, and deliver solutions that keep critical systems moving. Our workplaces are hands‑on, fast‑paced, and built around safety, quality, and teamwork. We trust our people, value improvement, and give employees opportunities to grow with the business.

Click "Apply" to fill out our initial application. Join a crew that values your time and skill!