Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Value Added Distributors is looking for a detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for making sure our materials, products, and processes meet internal standards and customer requirements. This is a great fit for someone with some manufacturing or inspection experience who wants to grow their quality career. You don't need to know everything on day one. We'll train you on our equipment, systems, and procedures.

Pay: $20.00/hour

Schedule
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• And More

What You'll Do

Inspection & Testing

• Perform in-process, incoming, and final inspections of parts and materials
• Use calipers, gauges, and other measuring equipment to verify parts meet specifications
• Inspect incoming materials against purchase orders and specifications
• Perform laboratory cleanliness testing using specialized equipment (training provided)

Quality Records & Systems

• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records
• Maintain calibration schedules and records for measuring equipment
• Create and update quality forms and records as needed
• Take part in internal ISO 9001 audits

Problem Solving & Improvement

• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming product
• Investigate quality issues and work with the team to find root causes and put corrective actions in place
• Track quality metrics such as defect rates (PPM) and on-time delivery (OTD)
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across operations

Customer Quality Support

• Prepare PPAP documentation and customer quality submissions (training provided)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical requirements
• Respond to customer quality concerns and follow up on corrective actions

What We're Looking For

• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing, machining, inspection, or quality environment
• Hands-on experience using calipers, micrometers, or other precision measuring tools
• Basic ability to read blueprints or technical drawings, or a strong willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid math skills, including fractions, decimals, and measurements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently once trained
• Good communication skills and reliable attendance

Nice to Have

• Experience in a quality inspection or quality technician role
• Exposure to ISO 9001, internal audits, PPAP, or corrective action processes
• Experience with CMM or other advanced inspection equipment
• Coursework or certificate in quality, machining, or a related trade (CQI, CQT, etc.)