Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Type: Full-time / Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Compensation: $45,000.00 – $54,000.00
Work Model: Onsite

Overview

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that all incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products conform to established quality standards and customer specifications. This position plays a key role in supporting our client's Quality Management System (QMS) by performing inspections, documenting results, and maintaining compliance with internal and external quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on incoming materials, in-process components, and final assemblies to verify conformance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Utilize precision measurement tools and testing equipment to assess product dimensions, functionality, and appearance.
• Identify and document non-conformances; segregate and reject materials or products that fail to meet requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate inspection records, reports, and test data in accordance with QMS procedures.
• Audit production processes to verify traveler accuracy, documentation completeness, and adherence to customer hold points.
• Support internal and external audits by providing objective evidence of inspection records, calibration certificates, and process documentation.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve non-conformance issues.
• Participate in root-cause analyses and contribute to CAPA activities.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Prepare and compile First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and Car History Books for customer submissions.
• Assist with maintaining inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality records in compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Support other quality-related assignments as directed by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality assurance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality inspection or assurance in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in electrical or mechanical assembly inspection preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Skilled in using precision inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and multimeters.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and QMS documentation requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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