Quality Technician I 1st Shift Hamilton, OH

Quality Technician I 1st Shift

Location: Hamilton, OH 45015 Pay rate: $17.00 - $19.00/hr Work schedule: 1st Shift | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Overview

The Quality Technician I is responsible for performing product inspections at various stages of production to ensure customer specifications are met and company quality standards are maintained in accordance with ISO and safety requirements. This role balances routine on-the-floor inspections with digital quality documentation and cross-functional team communication to prevent non-conforming materials from advancing through the manufacturing process.

Job Specifications

Key Responsibilities

• In-Process Roving Inspections: Perform random in-process roving inspections across the factory floor to verify that manufacturing process specifications are being consistently maintained, adhering to the cycle counts established by the site Quality Manager.
• First-Piece Inspection: Conduct first-piece inspections upon the completion of production equipment setups, where applicable, to validate initial part run accuracy.
• Non-Conformance Defect Logging: Input "Z notifications" into the corporate ERP system for non-conforming purchased components (Z2) or manufactured items (Z3).
• Quality Communication: Formulate clear written email communications to alert shift supervisors and quality team members immediately when product non-conformances are discovered.
• Hold Area Maintenance: Assist in product disposition, sorting cleanup, and organized maintenance within the dedicated quality hold area.
• Gage Calibration Verification: Check and track the calibration status of active measuring equipment on the factory floor, identifying whether gages or calibrated items are within their valid expiration dates.
• Documentation Sourcing: Access, read, and interpret controlled quality documentation within SAP or localized network drives, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process maps, inspection charts, and part drawings.
• Material Disposition Frameworks: Develop familiarity with and support the workflows for quality holds, in-process rejections (IPR), the Material Review Board (MRB), and internal corrective actions.
• Personnel Training Assistance: Assist with localized quality training initiatives to ensure factory personnel are educated on proper techniques and strict adherence to quality requirements.

Must Have Skills / Requirements

• Inspection Background: 12 years of dedicated quality inspector experience operating within a manufacturing industry environment.
• Precision Measurement: Hands-on knowledge and proficiency utilizing calipers and basic industrial measuring tools.
• Blueprint & System Literacy: Proven ability to read and interpret technical blueprints/drawings alongside experience sourcing quality documentation within an enterprise database platform (SAP system preferred).
• Communication Skills: Capable of composing clear, professional, and structured written email notifications regarding technical defects.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus & Business Knowledge
• Functional Excellence & Initiative
• Integrity, Ethics, and Professional Maturity

Education & Experience

• Experience: 12 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Term: Contract-to-Hire (Temp-to-Perm Assignment)

Benefits: Health insurance Health savings account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts Life insurance Retirement plan All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.