Quality Technician

JOB TITLE Quality Technician

TERMS Full Time

SALARY/RATE $27-32 DOE

WORK HOURS Monday – Thursday 6:00-4:30

Friday Overtime as needed

ABOUT US

HSI Manufacturing, a family-owned business in Buffalo, MN, operates a 75,000 square ft. facility with over 150 types of equipment for short to medium run metal fabrication. We are dedicated to producing quality parts and value each employee, taking great interest in their work and success.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position plays a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality, customer confidence, and regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing process. The Quality Technician is responsible for performing inspections, managing calibration programs, maintaining ISO and regulatory compliance, and supporting documentation such as PPAPs, FMEAs, Control Plans, and CAPARs. This role partners closely with customers and internal teams to address quality concerns, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to foster accountability and quality-focused problem solving across the organization.

Responsibilities

· Professionally communicates with customers, instilling confidence and trust in HSI.

· Maintains ISO compliance, including internal auditing and regulatory compliance such as RoHS, REACH, and Conflict Minerals.

· Performs routine inspections of in-process and finished goods according to company standards, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory standards.

· Documents inspection data accurately and consistently.

· Completes final inspections to authorize shipments.

· Contacts customers to discuss in-process parts and submit deviation requests when necessary.

· Creates NCRs and CAPARs and participates in root cause analysis.

· Creates and maintains Control Plans, FMEA, PPAP documentation, and master samples.

· Maintains equipment through calibration and routine maintenance to ensure parts are produced within tolerance.

· Develop training and continuous improvement plans aimed at improving product quality and reliability.

· Empowers others and fosters accountability.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

· Associates degree or 2-4 years of equivalent experience.

· Must be able to read blueprints, knowledge of GD&T a plus.

· Proficient in the use of calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges.

· CMM and Keyence experience are highly desired.

· Strong attention to detail is critical with a high degree of organization.

· Effective and professional communicator.

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person