What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at Atlantic Bearing Services?
Job description
ABS Wind is a full-service company specializing in repair, engineering, and maintenance solutions for the wind energy industry. As part of Atlantic Bearing Services, we combine decades of experience in power transmission systems with specialized expertise in wind turbine drivetrain components. We provide comprehensive solutions for gearboxes, main shafts, bearings, and related components, including engineering support, inspections, repairs, testing, and field services. Our strength lies in our ability to understand each customer’s operational challenges and deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions supported by hands-on field experience, technical expertise, and advanced repair and testing capabilities.
We continuously seek the best talent around the world, and, at this moment, we have an opening in the following position: Quality Technician located in Big Spring, TX.
Position Summary
This position reports to the Quality Manager and is responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards, performing and analyzing big component measurements, making quality reports, and monitoring the production phase.
I. Duties
- Ensure raw materials and finished products meet specifications through meticulous examination and precise measurement tools.
- Verify products meet industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements by staying updated on quality regulations
- Write reports to document deficiencies and errors in products
- Communicate identified defects promptly to supervisors and collaborate on corrective actions for timely resolution
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations
- Proven experience performing quality inspections in a heavy industrial environment.
- Proficiency using high-accuracy measuring devices, including ID/OD micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Ability to measure accurately in millimeters.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of industrial products and production processes.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Experience preparing inspection, measurement, and quality reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of wind turbines, gearboxes, main shafts, and large industrial components is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
- Ability to clearly present findings and communicate identified defects.
- Ability to train and support other team members.
- Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with established procedures.
IV. Requirements
- Over 5 years of experience in the following:
- Measuring industrial components using high-accuracy dimensional measuring devices.
- Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and blueprints.
- 3 to 5 years of experience preparing inspection, measurement, and quality reports.
- Previous experience as a Quality Control Inspector or Quality Technician in a similar industrial environment.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Diploma: Yes
Languages: Fluent in English
Travel availability: Yes
License to drive: Yes
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance