What are the responsibilities and job description for the QUALITY TECHNICIAN - Machining & Industrial R position at Atlas Machine And Supply?
The Quality Technician supports Atlas’s machining & repair divisions by performing manual inspections, maintaining calibration systems, and assisting with inspection documentation and shop-floor quality support. This role is ideal for someone with strong machining and blueprint-reading skills who is eager to apply that knowledge in a broader capacity—helping ensure accuracy, prevent issues before they occur, and contribute to effective improvements across the shop. The Technician ensures parts meet specifications and helps foster Atlas’s culture of precision, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position also offers the opportunity to grow into a more advanced Quality role—based on performance, capability, and interest.
COMPANY CULTURE AND VALUES
Here at Atlas, we believe that every individual should take full ownership and show respect to all employees, regardless of department or reporting structure. This core value is something we uphold every day. Below are the key principles we stand by.
- Cover and Move (Teamwork and Support): We seek candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting their team to achieve shared goals and overcome challenges together.
- Simple (Clarity and Communication): Candidates should value clear, straightforward communication, ensuring everyone understands their role to maintain efficiency and avoid confusion.
- Prioritize and Execute (Efficiency and Focus): We look for individuals who can prioritize tasks effectively, focusing on the most critical issues to make the best use of time and resources.
- Decentralized Command (Empowerment and Trust): Ideal candidates take ownership of their responsibilities, make informed decisions independently, and align their efforts with the company’s mission while fostering innovation and accountability.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Determine best inspection approach based on one-off job requirements, part geometry, and tolerance stack-ups.
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and other similar hand gauges.
- Perform NDT such as LPT, Material Analysis (LIB gun), surface profile (roughness/finish), and hardness checks as needed.
- Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T requirements to determine inspection methods.
- Use Faro Arm or comparable equipment for dimensional checks per job traveler and print.
- Document inspection results and nonconformances and maintain supporting records.
- Tag and segregate parts requiring rework or hold status.
- Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and team leads to interpret inspection requirements and determine recommendations for questionable products.
- Maintain an organized, clean inspection area and communicate effectively with shop teams to support a culture of continuous improvement across all departments.
- Manage and maintain the calibration system to ensure measuring tools are accurate and on schedule.
- Participate in internal or customer audits and training related to ISO 9001 and our QMS processes to build knowledge and for future growth.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED; technical or vocational training in machining or manufacturing preferred.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a machine shop environment with strong quality focus.
- Confident and proficient in determining and performing quality inspections independently without a predetermined plan—one-off jobs, not production.
- Proficient in blueprint reading, GD&T, and mechanical inspection tools.
- Willingness to learn ISO 9001 and QMS procedures.
- Ability to operate cranes and lifts safely for part handling. (able to lift 50 lbs.)
- Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Control/Inspections.
- Familiarity with Microsoft, Excel, Epicor ERP, SharePoint, or similar systems a plus.
- Experience with CAD, Faro, Laser Tracker, CMM, and supporting software a plus.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.
- Experience assisting or participating in root cause analysis or nonconformance investigations.
Benefits:
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- 401(k) Company Matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Holiday pay
It is Atlas’ Policy to employ qualified people to perform the many tasks necessary in operating our Company. An integral part of this Policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons regarding recruiting, hiring, benefits, compensation, training, promotions, terminations of employment, and company sponsored social and recreational activities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
It is also the Policy of Atlas to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment of any kind. Our company does not and will not tolerate any employee unlawfully harassing another employee, for example, by addressing or referring to another employee in racially, religiously, or sexually derogatory terms.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000