Quality Technician

The Quality Technician supports AGS Company Automotive Solutions by performing incoming and in-process inspection across the Hoyt plant and Distribution Center, helping ensure that materials, components, and finished products meet AGS and customer requirements. This role is hands-on, floor-based, and detail-oriented, serving as a daily partner to Production, Shipping and Receiving, and Product Development. This role reports to the Quality & Manufacturing Engineer and is designed with a clear growth path. The right person will spend time learning AGS products, processes, and quality systems while gradually taking on broader work in engineering support, time studies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects. We are hiring for mindset first: someone who shows up, takes ownership, asks good questions, and wants to grow beyond the inspection box.

Key Responsibilities
Incoming Inspection I nspect raw materials, purchased components, and supplier shipments against AGS specifications, drawings, and documented inspection requirements. Verify quantities, labeling, certifications, and dimensional attributes using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other standard measurement tools. Clearly document inspection results, flag non-conforming materials, and route them to the appropriate hold location for disposition. Communicate findings and recurring supplier concerns to the Quality & Manufacturing Engineer for follow-up with Purchasing and Supply Chain. In-Process Inspection Perform scheduled and random in-process checks on production lines across the Hoyt facility to confirm product meets AGS and customer requirements. Partner with operators, Production Area Leads, and Supervisors to catch issues early, contain non-conforming product, and keep lines running within spec. Verify first-piece inspections, in-process samples, and finished goods checks per standard work and inspection plans. Support rework and sort activities when needed, documenting what was inspected, found, and resolved. Documentation & Data Record inspection results clearly and accurately in the appropriate logs, inspection sheets, and MAGI (AGS’s ERP system). Keep gauges and measurement tools organized, in good condition, and submitted for calibration on schedule. Help maintain current inspection instructions, work aids, and quality documentation at the point of use. Pull together inspection data and trends when asked, in support of problem-solving and improvement work. Learn AGS products, processes, and quality systems with the intent of taking on broader responsibility over time. Participate in root cause investigations, 5-Why conversations, and corrective action follow-up alongside the Quality & Manufacturing Engineer. Support time studies, process observations, and standardized work updates as skills develop. Contribute ideas to Lean, 6S, scrap reduction, and other continuous improvement activities on the floor. Build toward a career path that includes engineering support, process improvement, and quality systems ownership. Share what you learn and support the development of others on the floor. Promote a culture of open communication, continuous learning, and shared responsibility for quality. Participate in team building, training, and company-wide initiatives that strengthen engagement and performance. Model AGS values in day-to-day interactions and decision-making. Contribute to a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. What Success Looks Like Incoming and in-process inspections are completed on time, documented clearly, and trusted by Production and Supply Chain. Non-conforming materials and parts are caught early, contained properly, and routed for disposition without disrupting the line. Gauges, measurement tools, and inspection records stay organized, current, and audit-ready. You are visibly present on the floor, approachable, and known as someone who takes ownership instead of handing problems off. Over time, you take on broader work in time studies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects alongside the Quality & Manufacturing Engineer. Your growth as a technician, and eventually as a developing engineer, strengthens AGS’s overall quality and manufacturing capability. Qualifications and Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical coursework in quality, manufacturing, engineering technology, or a related field preferred. Prior experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, assembly, or a related hands‑on role preferred, but attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn matter more than years on paper. Self-starter mindset: shows up, takes ownership, follows through, and does not wait to be told what to do next. Clear interest in growing beyond the inspection box, into areas such as engineering support, time studies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Comfortable using, or willing to learn, standard m