Quality Control Technician
Teledyne FLIR · Garland, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Teledyne FLIR (aerospace & defense) in Garland, TX. Identify, document, and report nonconforming material in accordance with company procedures.
- Tools it names
- Internal audits, Automation, Welding, Assembly lines
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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.
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live quality postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- Root cause 30%
- FDA / GMP 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Internal audits, Automation, Welding, Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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This plant: Teledyne FLIR in Garland
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Full description from Teledyne FLIRAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
for unit. Performs acceptance prior to shipment and supports customer source. Must have the ability to understand and accomplish job
requirements
by means of oral and written instructions; be able to effectively complete paperwork associated with job.
- ✓Conduct dimensional, visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections using approved inspection methods and equipment.
- ✓Accurately document inspection results and maintain complete, legible quality records.
- ✓Identify, document, and report nonconforming material in accordance with company procedures.
- ✓Verify product identification, traceability, and configuration
requirements
throughout the inspection process.
- ✓Demonstrate strong teamwork by supporting coworkers, sharing technical knowledge, and contributing to departmental goals.
- ✓Participate in cross-training programs to develop competency in multiple inspection areas, product families, and manufacturing processes.
- ✓Maintain qualification and proficiency across multiple product lines to support operational flexibility and business continuity
- ✓Assist with internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory audits, including preparation of records and corrective action follow-up.
- ✓Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to approved methods, specifications, and quality requirements.
- ✓Communicate quality issues promptly and professionally to appropriate personnel.
What you need
- ✓One to three years manufacturing experience in inspection of standard electronic in line and final assemblies. - required
- ✓Typically requires high school education or equivalent, work in a team environment, meet all attendance
requirements
and demonstrate willingness to learn new operations. - required
- ✓Entry level to advanced computer knowledge. - required
- ✓Must be able to determine acceptance or rejection criteria, perform bond pulls, ball and die shear, element evaluation (solder ability, steam age and lead integrity). - required
- ✓Perform acceptance to ship and audit assembly process. - required
- ✓Experience in a clean room environment. - required
- ✓Adhere to established quality, safety, and housekeeping requirements.- required
- ✓Excellent organizational and communication skills. - required
- ✓Flexible/adaptable - required
- ✓MIL-Specs (Mil-STD-750, MIL-STD-883, Mil-PRF-19500, Mil-PRF-38534) - advantage
- ✓Other spec knowledge as well (e.g., IPC, ISO, medical, automotive, etc). - advantage
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Be visionary
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Teledyne Micropac is looking for a QC Inspector, who performs inspections, checks testing and sampling procedures for product manufacturing processes to ensure company standards are met.
for the position include, but are not limited to
Under limited supervision performs and may be certified in a wide range of complex inspections. Performs in-process inspection of (mount, bond, solder, coat, mark, can weld and seal) and/or finished production assemblies for conformance to quality assurance standards. Working from final assembly drawings, engineering change notices or established operating procedures, determines acceptance, rejection or rework
What we offer
- •A collaborative, mission-driven work environment
- •Opportunities to grow within a global technology leader
- •Competitive compensation and benefits
- •Paid time off and holidays
- •Retirement savings plans
- •Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
What happens next
Apply online and our recruiting team will review your application. If your background aligns, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation. We value transparency and will keep you informed every step of the way.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.