Quality Control Technician in Austin, Texas at Gulfstar Industries LLC.

The Assembly Quality Control Technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, and verifying assembled components and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards, engineering specifications, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to identify quality issues before products move to the next stage of production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Inspection & Testing

· Perform visual, mechanical, and dimensional inspections of assembled components and finished products.

· Verify assemblies meet engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and established quality standards.

· Inspect components for proper fit, alignment, torque, workmanship, and overall assembly integrity.

· Identify defects, damaged components, missing parts, and assembly errors.

· Perform in-process and final quality inspections before products advance to subsequent manufacturing stages.

· Utilize measuring and inspection tools, including tape measures, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and torque verification equipment as applicable.

Quality Documentation & Reporting

· Assist with functional testing and verification of assembled equipment.

· Accurately complete inspection reports, quality checklists, and production documentation.

· Document nonconforming materials, assembly defects, and quality concerns.

· Communicate inspection findings to assembly technicians, supervisors, and quality management.

· Maintain accurate records to support product traceability and customer requirements.

· Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurring defects.

Production Support

· Work closely with assembly technicians and production supervisors to resolve quality issues.

· Verify that corrective actions have been completed before approving assemblies.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, rework, and production delays.

· Ensure inspection activities do not compromise established safety or quality requirements.

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

· High school diploma or GED.

· Previous experience in manufacturing, mechanical assembly, equipment maintenance, quality inspection, or a related technical field preferred.

· Ability to read and interpret assembly instructions, technical drawings, and specifications.

· Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools and measuring instruments.

· Ability to identify workmanship defects and mechanical assembly issues.

· Basic computer skills for completing inspection reports and documentation.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

· Ability to communicate effectively with production personnel and supervisors.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Dependable attendance, punctuality, and professional work ethic.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and fall protection when required.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing or industrial assembly environment.

· Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.

· Experience with inspection checklists, nonconformance reports, and corrective action procedures.

· Knowledge of mechanical fasteners, torque specifications, and assembly verification.

· Experience using precision measuring instruments.

· Technical training or military experience involving mechanical, electrical, or equipment maintenance systems.

· Experience with electrical or mechanical assembly testing.

Required Skills

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to meet production schedules.
• Dependable transportation and punctual attendance.

Work Environment

This position is performed on active construction sites and prefabrication facilities. Employees will work around heavy equipment, cranes, and material handling operations while following strict safety procedures and quality standards.