Manufacturing Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Quality Technician 

Location:
Highland, NY (100% on-site role)
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Pay Rate:
$18–$22 per hour, based on experience
Schedule:
Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Quality Technician to support quality assurance activities within a manufacturing environment in Highland, NY. This is a hands-on manufacturing quality position that involves inspecting products on the production floor, reading engineering drawings, using measuring tools, and working directly with manufactured components. This is not an IT, software engineering, programming, or computer-based quality assurance role. Candidates with software QA, software testing, or software engineering experience only, and no manufacturing quality control or inspection experience, will not be considered.

Manufacturing Quality Technician Responsibilities:

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on manufactured products
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, work instructions, bills of materials, and quality standards
• Inspect product workmanship, fit, finish, and functionality
• Document inspection results, measurements, and quality findings accurately
• Identify nonconforming materials or products and communicate concerns to appropriate teams
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and quality process enhancements
• Follow all quality, safety, and manufacturing procedures

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, inspection, or a related field
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, rulers, and gauges
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data-entry skills
• Basic computer proficiency and experience maintaining quality records
• Familiarity with first article inspections, lean manufacturing, or ISO quality systems is a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs as needed
• Manual dexterity for handling parts and inspection tools
• Strong visual acuity for detailed inspections and measurements

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Consistent 4-day workweek
• Opportunity to grow within manufacturing and quality operations
• Hands-on role supporting product excellence and customer satisfaction
• Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement

Apply Now!
If you have experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, or quality assurance and enjoy working with precision measurements and production teams, apply today for immediate consideration for this Manufacturing Quality Technician opportunity in Highland, NY.

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Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions offers job seekers and employers the most complete, leading-edge employment services in the Hudson Valley.

Whether you are looking for employment opportunities, quality employees or off-site personnel services such as payroll, employee benefits or risk management, we are experts in meeting the needs of workers and companies across the Hudson Valley!

Company Description

Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions offers job seekers and employers the most complete, leading-edge employment services in the Hudson Valley.\r\n\r\nWhether you are looking for employment opportunities, quality employees or off-site personnel services such as payroll, employee benefits or risk management, we are experts in meeting the needs of workers and companies across the Hudson Valley!