Quality Control Technician
Gränges · Newport, AR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Gränges (industrial) in Newport, AR. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with defined procedures and standards.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$68k.
Median of the low and high ends of 21 live postings that list pay, out of 463 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live quality postings in Arkansas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Gränges
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from GrängesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
within established operational expectations. Job
Responsibilities
- ◆Conduct testing on incoming raw materials, in-process materials, rolling oils and additives, plant process water, and finished products. • Maintain complete and accurate documentation. • Verify that product and material dimensions meet specified requirements. • Evaluate inspection results and recommend appropriate product disposition for quality assurance purposes. • Observe and assess fabrication processes to ensure compliance with established procedures and quality standards. • Operate required testing and diagnostic equipment as needed to perform job functions. • Record and report data from all quality assurance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures. • Continuously develop knowledge of customer specifications, production processes, and quality standards. • Perform routine equipment and process maintenance tasks. • Complete additional duties as assigned. • Carry out Quality Control Inspector
responsibilities
in alignment with Technical Department standards; supervisors may prioritize tasks based on operational needs. • Complete assigned daily tasks within established timeframes. • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with defined procedures and standards. • Adhere to all safety policies and practices. • Follow company guidelines related to attendance, breaks, on-call responsibilities, and general policies. • Report equipment, safety, or personnel concerns to the supervisor promptly. • Identify causes of equipment malfunctions or breakdowns and notify the supervisor to coordinate necessary repairs. • Identify and address safety hazards or unsafe behaviors, reporting concerns to both the individual involved and the supervisor for follow-up. • Report any misuse, damage, or theft of company property to the supervisor. • Promote and support effective communication between supervisors and team members. • Obtain and maintain necessary supplies to perform assigned duties.
Qualifications
- ✓High School diploma or general degree (GED); or three to six months related and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and aluminum production experience. • Basic computer skills and use of measuring equipment such as micrometer and tape. • Strong leadership skills. • Strong problem-solving skills. • Self-starter, detail oriented and able to work well without continual supervision. • The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. • Personal protective equipment includes but is not limited to safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, and hearing protection as required.
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