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_At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world._

Quality Technician 02 – Colorado Springs, CO

1st Shift

Quality Technician

The Quality Technician is responsible for independently performing dimensional, mechanical, and visual inspections of raw materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with manufacturer and industry quality standards. The Quality Technician supports continuous improvement efforts by identifying defects, assisting in process control development, and maintaining quality records.

_Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position._

What You Will Do:

+ Perform dimensional and mechanical inspections of raw materials, in-process, and finished products using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring devices.

+ Conduct visual inspections to identify defects and ensure adherence to engineering specifications and process requirements.

+ Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and quality standards including GD&T.

+ Perform product tests per applicable company standards.

+ Assist in developing and implementing process controls, inspection frequencies, and audit requirements to improve product quality.

+ Identify, document, and segregate non-conforming or defective material for review and disposition.

+ Conduct routine audits of products and processes to ensure compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).

+ Conduct quality checks using measurement tools (e.g., rulers, tape measures, calipers, micrometers) to verify product quality, functionality, and ensure parts meet specifications.

+ Collect, record, and analyze quality data to support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.

+ Prepare and communicate inspection reports and findings to supervisors, engineers, and cross-functional teams.

+ Work closely with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality control personnel to address challenges and improve processes.

+ Maintain safety compliance and a clean, organized workspace; perform basic equipment checks.

+ Be flexible by working overtime, cross-training, and adapting to new processes or technologies.

+ Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

Required:

+ High School Diploma or GED.

+ 6 months to 1 year of quality inspection or related manufacturing inspection role.

+ Knowledge using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and comparators.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.

+ Basic computer literacy.

+ Ability to visually inspect, measure, and utilize testing equipment effectively.

Preferred:

+ Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.

+ Familiarity with quality standards and continuous improvement methodologies

+ Experience performing audits and supporting root cause analysis.

+ Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality improvement tools.

Physical Demands:

+ Ability to handle inspection tools and product components with precision.

+ Perform repetitive motions (bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands).

+ Standing Duration: Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per shift.

+ Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

+ Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

+ You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.

+ You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.

+ You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

+ You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the **Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award** for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

+ Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy” (https://www.allegion.com/corp/en/careers/culture.html#serve)

+ A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee Discounts through _Perks at Work_

+ Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” (https://www.allegion.com/corp/en/careers/culture.html#serve)

+ Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

**Compensation:** This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

+ The expected Base Hourly Range: $20.53 - 36.25. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

•Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

_Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role._ \#ALLEGION

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team ([email protected]) .

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