Quality Technician

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold-drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees

Job Summary:

The Quality Technician supports manufacturing quality assurance activities by performing inspection, testing, monitoring, and documentation tasks to ensure products and processes meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and critical to maintaining compliance with quality management systems and customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Product & Process Quality

• Conduct product audits per defined audit schedules and customer requirements
• Perform random floor audits to verify adherence to work instructions, control plans, and quality standards
• Identify nonconformances and initiate Nonconforming Material Reports (NCRs) as required
• Support containment, sorting, and verification activities related to quality issues
• Assist quality in providing lab samples for analysis

Testing & Inspection

• Perform salt spray testing, including:
  • Sample preparation
  • Test setup and monitoring
  • Test duration tracking
  • Documentation and reporting of results
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using calibrated measuring equipment

NCR & Corrective Action Support

• Document, track, and maintain NCR records
• Support root cause investigations by gathering data and evidence
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions as directed by Quality Engineering or Management

Gage & Equipment Calibration

• Perform gage calibration activities per calibration schedules and procedures
• Verify gage status and calibration labels on the production floor
• Maintain calibration records and report out-of-tolerance conditions

PPAP & Documentation Support

• Assist with PPAP data collection, organization, and submission support
• Maintain inspection records, test data, and quality documentation
• Ensure records are accurate, complete, and compliant with document control requirements

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Support internal and external audits (ISO / IATF / customer audits)
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and process stability
• Escalate quality risks or recurring issues to Quality Engineering or Management
• FHTT Support or any other monthly meetings
• Review and conduct an evaluation of work instructions and documents
• Document and record control (including gathering, distributing, maintaining documentation for customers/others, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Behavioral Expectations

• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all quality activities
• Maintains objectivity and independence when identifying nonconformances
• Communicates clearly and escalates concerns appropriately
• Works effectively with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.