Quality Technician (1st shift)

Quality Technician (1st Shift)

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

Durex Industries has over 40 years' expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers across a range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testing and laboratory and quality assurance services.

Durex serves businesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plastics processing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Its innovative bespoke solutions – such as retrofitting heating elements to prevent outdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom-made circulation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

As a Quality Technician, you will join our Quality team and support product quality, process compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for conducting product and raw material inspections, processing First Article Inspections (FAIs), maintaining quality documentation, and providing manufacturing feedback through data collection and analysis. You will play a key role in ensuring products meet customer requirements and quality standards while supporting the Quality Management System

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct product and raw material inspections and audits to verify conformance to specifications.
• Complete and document First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with customer requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Process and document non-conforming material through the MRB process and ensure proper disposition of rejected material.
• Complete Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and other customer-required quality documentation.
• Utilize appropriate inspection tools, gauges, and measuring instruments to perform inspection activities.
• Capture and analyze production data to support quality metrics and departmental reporting.
• Develop, update, and improve work instructions and quality procedures to support manufacturing processes.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and documentation as needed.
• Support ISO Quality Management System requirements, including participation in internal audits.
• Utilize and assist with the setup and maintenance of Statistical Process Control (SPC) reporting and monitoring.
• Identify quality risks and improvement opportunities within manufacturing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality system environment.
• Proficient in the use of quality inspection equipment, gauges, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 33 pounds when needed.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to utilize SPC tools and quality methodologies.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $24.00 hourly

At Durex Industries, we are not only an employer, but also an advocate for equal opportunity and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a work environment that conforms to the highest standards of hiring and is free from discrimination and harassment. Durex Industries is an equal opportunity employer; Our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.