Quality Technician I - EG
Atlas Copco · Rock Hill, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Atlas Copco (industrial) in Rock Hill, SC.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 10 other live quality postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- Root cause 36%
- SPC 36%
- GD&T 36%
- Tooling 36%
✓ = 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 Atlas Copco
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 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 did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
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 Atlas CopcoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Provide support to production.
Perform visual, layout, dimensional, non‐destructive tests of materials produced in‐house, as well as purchased products against specified quality characteristics. Process rejections and generate high quality non‐conformance documentation. Identify problems in manufacturing and assembly processes. Communicate within the team to provide a solution. Implement required changes to eliminate process failures pertaining to product quality. Aid in the investigation of customer complaints.
Requirements
Supervisory Responsibility: None. Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience. Minimum: 3 years' experience in manufacturing. MUST be well‐organized and able to work accurately with attention to detail. Strong math, computer, and analytical skills. Self‐directed with a positive attitude. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Service‐oriented and open to change. Team player, organized, trustworthy, honest, and responsible. Knowledge of blueprint reading and interpreting detailed drawings.
Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with BPCS is a plus. Must be able to get along with coworkers at all levels. Must demonstrate the ability to read and understand written instructions. Must possess a strong desire to learn. Must be persistent in pursuing required remedies to achieve the highest possible quality standards. Must be able to articulate the importance of process
requirements
as they relate to product quality to all assemblers.
Benefits
We offer amazing medical insurance benefits, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programs, gym membership reimbursement, rewards for wellness checkups, and many more unbeatable benefits. We have a generous vacation and paid holiday schedule. You'll work in a state‐of‐the‐art facility where you enjoy what you do. We will pay you $1,500 for every successful referral through our program! We offer educational assistance. We have a self‐service food market in our breakroom. Our employees stay and grow within the company.
Job Location This role requires you to work on‐site at our office in Rock Hill, SC. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face‐to‐face collaboration. We encourage you to apply and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us. Uniting curious minds At Atlas Copco, we believe in always being ready to connect with exceptional talent.
This position is part of our evergreen job opportunities, meaning we accept applications on a continuous basis—even when a current opening may not be immediately available. By applying, you are expressing interest in future openings for this role, and our team will reach out as matching opportunities arise.
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