Quality Control Technician II; Industrial​/Manufacturing​/Mechanical

Overview

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services through two segments:
Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS).

We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth through innovative products and services in lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We operate globally with approximately 13,000 associates, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

• This position requires on-site presence in Oceanside, CA, must report to the office every business day.

The Quality Control Technician II reviews incoming and in-process products using advanced inspection tools and established quality criteria. He/she will verify compliance through precise measurements with instruments like calipers, micrometers, and digital systems.

Responsibilities include documenting inspection results, maintaining digital records, and updating ERP quality documentation. Technicians must communicate findings, quality concerns, and escalate quality issues promptly while collaborating with production, engineering, and quality teams. They interpret engineering drawings with strong attention to detail and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Monday to Friday, 6:30am - 3:30pm or 7:00am - 4:00pm

• Perform precise inspections using advanced tools (calipers, micrometers, multimeters, gauges, etc.) and apply quality standards to ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Document inspection results, maintain digital records, and prepare reports including non-conforming material (NCM) using MS Excel.
• Communicate findings, escalate defect trends and abnormalities, and collaborate with production and engineering teams.
• Interpret engineering drawings and validate builds/configurations for accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process enhancements using QMS (Quality Management System).

• Minimum experience:
  
  6 to 8 years
• Experience using precision measurement tools
• Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Basic understanding of quality control techniques/processes
• Strong attention to detail, process, and communication
• Able to perform basic mathematics
• Bi-lingual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Flexible to work overtime as needed

• Associate’s Degree or technical degree or equivalent
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• Medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; up to 20 pounds of force frequently; up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Domestic and/or international up to 10%.

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The range for this position is $55,300 to $99,500. Placement within this range depends on experience and geographic location. Acuity offers benefits including health care, dental, vision, 401(k) and incentive compensation. For a list of benefits, please refer to the company’s information.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please review our information about accommodation for applicants with disabilities and the E-Verify participation posters: E-Verify and eeoc.gov resources are available on our site. For more information, visit our official pages or contact us as needed.

Unsolicited resumes from third parties will be considered Acuity Inc. property and will not be paid for by Acuity. Agency-submitted candidates may be referred without charges only if approved and engaged appropriately.