Quality Technician

Put Your Quality Expertise to Work Custom Wire Technologies (CWT) is a family-owned manufacturer of precision medical device components with nearly 25 years of experience serving the medical industry. From wire coiling and grinding to welding, laser processing, and validation services, we partner with leading medical device companies to manufacture high-quality components that meet demanding industry requirements.   We're looking for a detail-oriented Quality Technician who takes pride in accuracy, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards. In this role, you'll work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to inspect products, analyze data, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure our customers receive quality products that meet specifications every time.

Why Join CWT?

• Family-owned company with nearly 25 years in business
• Stable and growing medical manufacturing company
• Small-team environment where your contributions are recognized
• Opportunity to work with advanced inspection equipment and technology
• Variety of responsibilities and hands-on involvement in quality processes
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Beautiful Port Washington location along Wisconsin's lakeshore

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Technician supports quality inspection and quality system activities to ensure products meet customer specifications, ISO 13485 requirements, and internal quality standards.

This role performs inspections throughout the manufacturing process, utilizes precision measurement equipment, supports quality documentation and audits, and assists with continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of products and materials
• Complete inspection reports and required quality documentation
• Program and operate Vision System inspection machines. Utilize tools such as calipers, micrometers, rulers, gauges.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Assist in developing inspection plans and quality documentation
• Determine gauge and fixture requirements
• Analyze quality data and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Support corrective and preventive action activities
• Assist with internal and external audits as needed
• Support compliance with ISO 13485 and company quality standards
• Help develop and maintain work instructions and quality procedures
• Train employees on quality procedures as needed
• Identify, report, and help resolve quality issues
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Regular physical attendance is required.

Qualifications:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years related quality experience, prior manufacturing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to develop and maintain work instructions and documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• Quality Certification or Associates Degree in Quality or related field.
• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• ISO 13485 experience.
• Keyence, Micro Vu experience.
• Job shop or custom manufacturing experience.

Schedule:

The Position responsibilities would primarily occur during the hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. This position may occasionally require overtime or work outside the regular shift hours. Travel not required.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company contribution
• Profit Sharing

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. CWT does not provide employment sponsorship now or in the future.    

At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future to work in the United States.