Quality Technician

Quality Technician

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Leominster - Leominster, MA 01453

Overview

Salary Range $16.50 - $23.00 Hourly

Description

POSITION TITLE: Quality Technician

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: QC Manager

DATE: February 2026

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position plays a key role in maintaining product quality throughout the manufacturing process. This position is responsible for supporting or performing inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished products to ensure they meet specifications, safety standards, and customer expectations. The Quality Technician is responsible for implementing quality control measures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop systems that will help improve current processes.
• Perform inspections of in-process and finished products.
• Open, report non-conformances and assist in root cause investigations and other continuous improvement activities
• Perform process and product audits
• Perform tests as required and record results in laboratory information systems.
• Supports and/or performs First Article inspections.
• Run Kaizen events or Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Create and/or update work instruction, SOPs, and any quality documentation or programs and provide training to inspectors/operators to ensure that process parameters are being met and that everyone in the process understands their roles and requirements.
• Perform dimensional checks using tools such as calipers, tape measures, height gauges, and angle finders.
• Prepare quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Verify materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual, document review, and measurement tests.
• Assist in quality-related training of employees.
• Utilizes and promotes the concepts of continuous improvement, including lean.
• Attending and participating in internal and external training and educational courses required by the company.

• Always follow health and safety requirements and bring to light safety concerns as soon as they arise.
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's or Bachelor's in a Technical field required
• 3+ years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing sector.
• Familiarity with Lean, Quality Tools, Six Sigma, Audits, or corrective action methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calibration, and test instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Proven leadership, interpersonal skills, and personal development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Bilingual

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Statistical process control

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - NEVER - OCCASIONALLY .25 - 2.5Daily HRS - FREQUENTLY 2.5 - 5.5 DAILY HRS - CONTINUOUSLY 5.5 - 8DAILY HRS - PHYSICAL DEMANDS - NEVER - OCCASIONALLY.25 - 2.5Daily HRS - FREQUENTLY 2.5 - 5.5 DAILY HRS - CONTINUOUSLY 5.5 - 8DAILY HRS

SITTING - x - WALKING - x

STANDING - x - DRIVING - x

BENDING - x - REACHING - x

GRIPPING - x - STOOPING - x

PUSHING/PULLING - x - TWISTING - x

0- 10 LBS - 10-20 LBS - 20-50 LBS - 50-100 LBS - LOW - MODERATE - HIGH - VERY HIGH

LIFTING/CARRING - x - STRESS LEVEL - x

VALUES

At AIS, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.

We listen to our customers. We rely on our employees. We honor integrity. We embrace continuous learning. We lead with design. We create value. We work to make the world better.

EEO/AA Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, AIS will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

AIS is a Federal Contractor and required to comply with Executive Order 14042. This means that all employees of AIS must (a) be vaccinated, (b) have a medical exemption, or (c) have a religious, moral or ethical exemption that meets EEOC requirements. As a condition of employment, you must meet one of these three requirements at the time of hire or within 60 days of your initial employment date.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.