Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our Operations Team. In this role, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of auditing and monitoring quality requirements, ensuring that our standards are consistently met and exceeded.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Receive and store incoming materials and products
• Examine incoming goods and material for defects, damage, and discrepancies with documentation
• Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on incoming materials, parts, and components according to approved procedures, purchase documentation, and engineering drawings
• Verify quantities and specifications match purchase orders and quality standards utilizing appropriate tools and fixtures per approved procedures and specifications
• Execute quality inspection tasks in MES to ensure timely and accurate inventory control
• Document inspection results, generate reports, maintain accurate and organized inspection records
• Identify, isolate, and place non-conforming materials and products on hold in the designated quarantine area
• Work closely with quality, production, engineering, and purchasing teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in 8D investigations of nonconformances as well as support 5S events
• Participate in quality audits and assist in the continuous improvement of inspection processes and quality assurance program

Requirements

• Experience in quality inspection in a manufacturing facility
• Experience with inspection techniques and use of precision measuring instruments such as meters, gauges, calipers
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Excellent analytical and technical skills to interpret blueprints and determine the best method to be used to inspect the part. Proficiency in GD&T is desired
• Adhere to company procedures, ISO 9001:2015 guidelines, and other quality standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify quality issues is required
• May involve lifting, moving, and standing for extended periods
• Ability to operate equipment like forklifts or pallet jacks may be required