Quality Technician - Machining & Metallurgy

Quality Technician - Machining & Metallurgy

If you enjoy hands-on work, precision measurement, and supporting world-class manufacturing, Poclain Hydraulics is looking for a Quality Technician to join our team. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring product quality by preparing metallurgical samples, inspecting incoming materials, and supporting machining operations with critical quality verification.

This position supports metallurgical testing, incoming inspection, and machining quality activities within our production environment. The role helps ensure that materials, components, and finished parts meet the high quality standards our customers expect.

What You'll Do

Metallurgy Laboratory Support

Prepare and cut material samples for metallurgical analysis

Perform sample preparation including mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching

Label, document, and track samples through the evaluation process

Assist laboratory personnel with metallurgical inspections and testing

Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory equipment and work areasIncoming Inspection

Perform inspection of incoming materials and components according to quality procedures

Verify dimensional, visual, and documentation requirements for purchased materials

Record inspection results and maintain inspection documentation

Identify nonconforming materials and initiate containment procedures

Assist with supplier quality investigations when issues ariseMachining Quality Support

Assist machining operations with in-process inspections and dimensional verification

Use inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and measuring instruments

Support first article inspections and production validation activities

Assist with containment activities related to machining quality issues

Maintain proper documentation and traceability of inspection results

Tools & Equipment You'll Use

Metallurgical cutting saws

Grinding and polishing equipment

Calipers, micrometers, and height gauges

Optical inspection equipment

Inspection fixtures and gauges

Quality documentation and data systems

What We're Looking For

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, or laboratory environments preferredSkills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail

Ability to follow standardized procedures and inspection plans

Basic understanding of manufacturing and machining processes

Ability to read technical drawings and specifications preferred

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams

About Poclain Hydraulics

Poclain Hydraulics designs and manufactures innovative hydraulic systems used in equipment around the world. Our Yorkville facility is a key manufacturing site where precision, quality, and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

Joining Poclain means becoming part of a team committed to engineering excellence, product quality, and continuous improvement in manufacturing.