QUALITY TECH Automotive / Plastics 1st Shift!
Job Description
Job Description
If you are an experienced QUALITY TECHNICIAN with 2+ years of successful experience with plastic injection molding specifically in the automotive or aerospace industries using robotics --this could be an excellent opportunity for you in the Prattville/Montgomery, AL, area. **Health benefits start on Day 1 and you can add on affordable dental and vision and additional life insurance at a low rate!***
Why should you work for this company in this role?
- This is a first shift role working Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Supportive environment: easy to work for, team-based culture
- Growth potential: opportunity to learn new skills and expand your capabilities
- Excellent benefits with health insurance starting on Day 1 with affordable add-on options for vision, dental, and more
Your Background -- You will have the following qualifications for this to be a fit:
Minimum Requirements:
- 2+ years of hands-on Quality Technician experience with high-volume automotive manufacturing - Tier 1
- Strong experience in plastic injection molding QA / quality assurance required
- 2+ years of hands-on automotive manufacturing experience- Tier 1
- Strong experience with visual inspection, especially appearance/cosmetic standards in the Automotive environment
- Proficiency using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
- Experience with PPAP and customer-specific requirements
- Exposure to automated manufacturing environments (robotics, EOAT, integrated systems)
- Familiarity with SPC and quality systems (IATF 16949, ISO standards)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
- Experience supporting production quality, inspections, and containment activities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, less structured, production-floor environment
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to act independently under pressure
- Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry systems)
- Willingness to be flexible and grow with the business
Preferred Requirements:
- Automotive / Tier 1 supplier experience
- Experience with Engel machines and molding automation
- Familiarity with vision systems, poka-yoke systems, and automated inspection/assembly
- Exposure to multi-component (two-shot) molding processes
- Experience with robotics brands such as Fanuc, Wittmann, Yushin, or similar
- Leadership potential and ability to grow into expanded responsibilities
- Very strong robotics experience
- Proactive approach to equipment maintenance and repair with strong communication skills
- Meet pre-employment screening requirements of the client.
- Be permanently eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship as none is available.
Responsibilities:
Inspection and Testing
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections per control plans
- Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measurement tools
- Perform detailed cosmetic inspections for Class A surfaces (e.g., gloss, flow lines, sink, weld lines)
- Complete first article inspections and support PPAP documentation
- Verify material certifications and traceability
Production Support
- Support production startups and first-piece validation
- Monitor quality trends and escalate deviations quickly
- Work closely with production, engineering, and supervision teams
- Lead or assist in containment activities, including sorting and rework
- Support corrective actions to prevent defect recurrence
Documentation and Compliance
- Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation
- Update logs, control charts, and reports
- Support internal and customer audits
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and related standards
- Maintain the calibration status of inspection equipment
Root Cause & Continuous Improvement
- Participate in root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
- Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions
- Analyze scrap and defect trends to drive improvements
- Promote adherence to quality standards across production
Customer Support
- Assist with customer submissions, including PPAP packages
- Support investigation and response to customer complaints
- Participate in customer visits and audits as required
If you are ready to take advantage of this career potential, please apply today and simply provide your current resume and answer the attached Screening Questions for consideration!
* Must be permanently eligible to work in the United States without any need for sponsorship now or in the future as sponsorship is not available.