Quality Control Technician

Duramax Marine LLC, a 100% Employee-Owned manufacturing company located in Hiram, Ohio is seeking¨NBSP;a**Quality ControlTechnician**to join our teamon first shift.Duramax Marine is a long-time, dedicated member of the marine industry. Our products are engineered to increase vessel performance to meet the demands of an ever-changing industry.The Quality Control Technician is an integral member of the quality team, helping to ensure product quality and compliance with ISO 9001 requirements. This position performs advanced visual and dimensional inspections, supports specialized measurement and calibration activities, verifies compliance with drawings and customer requirements, and serves as a technical resource for complex inspection concerns. The role works closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and other quality team members to resolve issues, strengthen measurement practices, and support continuous improvement.**Roles & Responsibilities**Perform visual inspections and dimensional measurements of components using approved measuring equipment to verify compliance with quality specifications and standardsIdentify deviations or nonconformities and document inspection results completely and accuratelyVerify product compliance with drawings, specifications, work instructions, procedures, critical-to-quality features, revision levels, print notes, and customer requirementsInspect rubber components using consistent measurement techniques appropriate for materials that have flexibility and require careful touchIndependently use and interpret results from measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, ID micrometers, tape measures, dial indicators, and go/no-go gauges; use of feeler gauges and height gauges as requiredOperate FARO or other coordinate measuring equipment and support measurement validation activitiesPerform calibration activities and coordinate outside calibrations with qualified suppliers to ensure inspection and testing equipment is properly maintained according to established procedures and schedulesPerform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repair of inspection and measurement equipment as neededProvide technical guidance and training to other quality technicians and production operators on inspection methods, blueprint interpretation, GD&T, and measurement techniquesAssist production personnel with quality-related technical issues while maintaining production pace and quality requirementsAssist with root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, scrap reduction initiatives, and quality system improvementsSupport internal and external audits, ISO 9001 compliance, and company quality objectivesFollow all safety policies and procedures and perform other duties and participate in Company initiatives as assigned**Qualifications:**High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical education or certification in quality assurance or a related field preferredThree to five years of quality control or inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferredExperience in rubber or plastic molding, quality inspection, tool calibration, or related quality assurance work is beneficialExperience with Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001:2015 standards.Demonstrated attention to detail, quality awareness, and accuracy in inspections, tests, measurements, and documentationAbility to use measurement equipment and interpret and record results, including micrometers, calipers, ID micrometers, tape measures, dial indicators, go/no-go gauges, feeler gauges, and height gaugesWorking knowledge of manufacturing prints and blueprints, including advanced understanding of dimensions, tolerances, fractional and decimal measurements, critical-to-quality features, revision levels, and print notes; working knowledge of GD&T symbols and calloutsBasic familiarity with FARO Arm or comparable coordinate measurement equipment preferredBasic exposure to manual or CNC machining and familiarity with Fanuc controls, offsets, or basic adjustments preferredAbility to maintain production pace while meeting quality requirements, work independently, stay on task, and remain effective when distractions occurComfort with hands-on manufacturing work and a willingness to learn and accept coachingStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings and recommendations to colleagues and stakeholdersProficiency using Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and other applicable software**Benefits of Working for us:**Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), annual shares issued to qualifying employees401(k) with Company Match & Discretionary Profit SharingMedical, Dental, Vision and voluntary insurance coverage available upon date of hireCompetitive Paid Time Off (PTO) BenefitsTuition Reimbursement Programs and Professional Development OpportunitiesYou should be proficient in:Quality Inspection ExperienceTroubleshooting SkillsStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Quality Control ExperienceTape Measure ReadingAdvanced Inspection & Gauge MeasurementGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Precision Measurement & InspectionFirst Article Inspection (FAI)Quality Control Data AnalysisBlueprint ReadingMachines & technologies you'll use:Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Mitutoyo, Faro)Calipers and MicrometersQuality Control Software #J-18808-Ljbffr