Quality Technician- 1st Shift
About this role
Position Summary
The Quality Technician performs dimensional and quality inspections that ensure incoming, in-process, and finished parts meet customer specifications. This role programs and operates inspection equipment — including UniPoint, Virtek Laser QC, and PC-DMIS-driven portable CMMs (PCMM) and works from CAD/SolidWorks models to build inspection routines. The Quality Technician also supports the PPAP process by compiling dimensional and capability data for review.
Essential Functions
- Create and maintain inspection specifications and control plans within UniPoint.
- Perform quality control inspections using Virtek laser projection/tracking systems to verify part conformance to design intent.
- Program and operate portable CMM (PCMM) equipment using PC-DMIS software to conduct dimensional layouts and first-article inspections.
- Interpret 3D models and drawings in CAD/SolidWorks to build inspection programs, apply GD&T callouts, and identify critical characteristics.
- Support the PPAP process by executing required measurements, generating dimensional and capability data, and preparing documentation review and customer submission.
- Document inspection results, nonconformances, and corrective actions in the quality management system.
- Maintain calibration schedules and verify accuracy of inspection equipment.
- Collaborate with production and quality personnel to resolve dimensional discrepancies and support continuous improvement.
- Perform other quality inspection duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing quality control or inspection role.
- Proficiency reading and interpreting CAD models and technical drawings; SolidWorks experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of GD&T fundamentals.
- Strong attention to detail with solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written communication for inspection reports and quality documentation.
- Problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree or technical certificate in a manufacturing, quality, or engineering discipline.
- Exposure to PPAP, APQP, or core automotive/industrial quality tools.
- Hands-on experience programming and operating PC-DMIS and portable CMM equipment.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
- Primarily a manufacturing shop-floor environment; may require extended periods of standing, bending, and lifting to 70 lbs.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by facility safety policy.
- Occasional exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery typical of a fabrication/production environment.
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AAP/EEO Statement
Owen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
5:30 am - 4:00 pm or 6:00 am - 4:30 pm M-TH
Company at a glance
Owen is the parent company of several steel processing and fabrication companies throughout the Midwest. Our oldest division, PVS Structures, was founded in Omaha, NE as Paxton & Vierling Iron Works in 1885, and focused primarily on our foundry and structural products. The company eventually rebranded as Paxton & Vierling Steel (PVS) in 1954, and our logo has worn the badge of PVS ever since. In the 1950s the ownership broke ground for a new steel facility in Sioux City, Iowa that would be named Missouri Valley Steel (MVS). Concurrently, Paxton & Vierling branched into Service Center Warehouse sales in the 1960s, and eventually split off as a separate entity when it moved into more advanced steel processing in the late 1990s. This company is now called PVS Metals and resides in a state of the art facility in Carter Lake, IA. Owen's next focus was the northern tier, and a new plant called Northern Plains Steel (NPS) was built in Fargo, ND that also specialized in warehouse and metals processing. Our latest iteration is also in the northern tier and is called Northern Plains Finishing (NPF) that focuses on powder coating for OEM and other similar customers. Owen, a private company powered by over 400 dedicated professionals, believes that the best projects are those that view the customer and supplier relationship as a partnership, and that proper execution is one in which all parties can be successful. For more information please visit us at www.OwenMetalsGroup.com.
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