Quality Control Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Location: Sparta

Department: Quality Control

Reports To: Quality Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Join TACO Metals as a Quality Control Technician!

Are you passionate about precision, problem-solving, and ensuring products meet the highest standards? Do you thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment where your attention to detail makes a real impact?

TACO Metals is looking for a driven Quality Control Technician to join our Sparta team and play a key role in maintaining and improving product quality across our operations.

What You’ll Do

As a Quality Control Technician, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality standards are established, maintained, and consistently followed. You’ll be a technical resource within our Quality team—supporting inspections, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct inspections, testing, measurements, and evaluations of manufactured products to engineering and customer specifications

Identify and document nonconforming products; place items on hold and escalate concerns for review and disposition

Collect data and participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities

Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation within company systems

Communicate findings, trends, and improvement recommendations to management

Support internal and external quality inquiries as directed

Prepare and present reports summarizing quality activities and results

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environmentYou’ll provide data-driven insights to support decision-making while working closely with Quality leadership and other departments.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Knowledge

Minimum 2 years of Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control methods

Experience collecting and analyzing inspection data

Strong blueprint reading skills and manufacturing/inspection-related math skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)Technical Skills

Hands-on experience with inspection and measuring tools, including:

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gages

Surface plates

Bore gauges

Dial indicators

Radius gages

Protractors

ProfilometersSoft Skills

Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities

High attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Combination of desk work and time on the manufacturing floor

Continuous interaction with team members across departments

Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and crouch for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift experience is a plus)

Visual acuity for reading blueprints, analyzing data, and performing detailed inspections

Why TACO Metals?

At TACO Metals, quality isn’t just a department—it’s part of our culture. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

If you’re ready to take ownership of quality processes and help drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you!

Submit your application and take the next step in your quality career with TACO Metals in Sparta.

TACO Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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