Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring that products and materials meet both internal and external quality requirements. This role involves measuring objects or parts against specifications and drawings, reporting findings, and providing problem-solving resources as needed. You will support various departments, including Operators, brazing, testing, and assembly areas, to ensure specifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality standards for the products produced by the company.
• Read drawings and specifications to ensure operations meet production standards.
• Recommend necessary adjustments and changes to production processes.
• Inspect and test materials as required.
• Use gadgets such as micrometer screw gauges to measure products.
• Remove products that don't meet production standards and recommend strategies to improve product quality.
• Accept or reject finished products and discuss inspection results with the production team.
• Perform random inspections to assess product quality.
• Take on other duties or assist in other departments as needs change.
• Clean work area to meet 5S standards.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in inspection, production, and quality control.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
• Ability to perform quality assurance and visual inspection.
• Experience with mechanical tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical skills and ability to understand blueprints, documents, and manuals.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to influence others to follow rules and regulations.
• Strong leadership skills and a teamwork mentality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Dexterity, physical strength, and stamina.

Why Work Here?

This employer is celebrated for having won one of the top Manufacturers in Richmond. The facility is brand new and is projected to grow significantly. Employees enjoy a stable work environment where they tend to stay long-term.

Work Environment

This position is for the second shift, running from approximately 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Employees must attend a daily meeting at 2:30 PM. The building is equipped with new air conditioning and is kept very clean.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.