Quality Technician

Quality Technician Location: 250 Dixon Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620 Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday Pay Range: $19 - $24 per hour What You’ll Do Inspect and approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods against engineering drawings and specifications. Perform product inspections daily using height gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measurement tools. Document inspection results through reports, logs, and database entries, including rework and scrap tracking. Communicate nonconformances to affected parties and follow up for required adjustments. Issue Corrective Actions where appropriate based on internal guidelines. Maintain and manage all production gauges; perform in-house calibration where possible and coordinate third-party calibration when necessary. Verify proper operation of gauges; manage inspection and repair as required. Ensure compliance with company quality standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements. Maintain SOPs for the Quality department, making revisions and updates as needed. Assist with auditing internal work procedures and making recommendations to address non-conformances. Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality systems and reduce rework. What We’re Looking For High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in STEM or related coursework preferred. 1-3 years of experience in a quality, inspection, engineering or manufacturing role is preferred. Some experience in reading blueprints and using measurement tools is required. Strong working knowledge of mechanical measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and thread gauges. Familiarity with engineering drawings, blueprints, and industry specifications such as ANSI, ASTM, API and 3A. Familiarity with quality documentation, reporting, and data entry. Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills. What We Offer Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family Competitive salary Bonus programs 401K retirement plan Training opportunities Tuition reimbursement Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays Gym reimbursements, and more! The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons. #J-18808-Ljbffr