Quality Control Technician - Manufacturing

Quality Control Technician Location: Union, MO Shift: Monday–Friday; 2nd shift 4 pm–2 am or 8 pm-6 am Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor

About Gateway Extrusions:

At Gateway Extrusions, we’re proud to be a leading aluminum‐extrusion manufacturer. We’re committed to delivering the highest‐quality products to our customers—and that starts with rigorous testing at every stage of production.

Position Overview:

As a Quality Control Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our materials and finished aluminum profiles meet both customer specifications and our exacting company standards. You’ll work closely with production teams before, during, and after extrusion to catch deviations early and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain and update detailed inspection and test reports

- Perform quality inspections at all stages: raw material, in‐process, and final product

- Analyze inspection data; flag and document any deviations from standards

- Identify opportunities for process improvements; help implement new QC methods

- Communicate quality or compliance concerns promptly and clearly

- Own customer quality issues from detection through resolution

- Apply 360° thinking—anticipate cross‐departmental impacts of quality decisions

- Remain agile in managing priorities, strategic goals, and day‐to‐day tasks

Qualifications & Skills:

- High school diploma or GED required

- Proficiency using calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and other test equipment

- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and SharePoint

- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to follow detailed instructions

- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

- Reliable attendance and flexibility to cover shift changes as needed

- Prior experience in a manufacturing or extrusion environment a plus

Training & Scheduling:

- Two-week day-shift training (6 am–4 pm) to learn our processes and equipment

- Permanent placement on your shift after training

- Flexibility is a must—shifts may adjust to cover team needs in our growing department

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to hwilkinson@gwextrusions.com with “Quality Control Technician” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing how your attention to detail and passion for quality can help drive our team forward.

Gateway Extrusions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.