Job Title: Quality Control Technician
Carson City, NV, US, 89706
Universal Analyzers AMETEK offers our team a great opportunity to make an impact at a decentralized organization that has a small company feel, but large, global company resources. We are passionate about building a winning organization, increasing the knowledge of our teams, empowering our people, and creating long-term careers.
As a QC Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our manufactured products and components. You will inspect, test, and verify that assemblies and systems meet engineering specifications and customer requirements. This role supports continuous improvement efforts and helps maintain high standards of workmanship and product performance. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Operations and Engineering to identify quality issues and support root cause analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform in-process and final inspections of electro-mechanical assemblies, systems, sub-assemblies and machined components.
- Use measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, multimeters, pressure gauges) to verify tolerances and specifications.
- Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and job travelers to validate product compliance.
- Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
- Process Inspection information in ERP system (Epicor 10 / SAP).
- Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Participate in audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards.
- Familiarity with electro-mechanical instrumentation and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
- Experience with quality inspection tools and techniques.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Utilize standard hand tools including screwdrivers, wrenches, ratchets, hammers, crimpers, and cutting tools safely and efficiently.
- Ability to efficiently read and utilize a tape measure and straight edge for measuring, marking, cutting, and inspection.
- Operate hand soldering iron and power tools such as hand drill, drill press, cutting wheel, grinder, chop saw, band saw, and similar tools in accordance with safety guidelines.
- 3–5 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in quality control or inspection.
- Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Mathematical Skills: Proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Proficiency in use of a calculator.
- Reasoning Ability: Able to apply sound judgment and practical understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions effectively.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in navigating the latest version of the Windows operating system.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25-50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
Nearest Major Market: Carson City
Nearest Secondary Market: Reno