Quality Technician

Description

This position supports manufacturing quality, product testing, and quality assurance activities within a sustainability-focused industrial manufacturing environment. The Quality Technician works closely with Quality, Laboratory, Operations, and Production teams to ensure products meet established specifications and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on testing, inspections, measurements, data collection, and quality control activities in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections
• Conduct product testing and quality verification activities using laboratory and inspection equipment
• Utilize measuring tools including calipers, gauges, scales, and inspection instruments
• Document inspection results, testing data, and quality records accurately
• Identify and document non-conforming materials and support containment activities
• Assist with root cause investigations through data collection and sample gathering
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain testing equipment and quality work areas
• Follow ISO 9001 procedures, safety requirements, and work instructions
• Partner with Production and Operations teams to ensure consistent product quality

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong safety mindset
• Basic computer skills including email, data entry, and documentation systems

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Manufacturing, production, assembly, laboratory, or quality inspection experience
• Experience using:
  
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Gauges
  • Scales
  • Other precision measuring equipment
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems
• Experience documenting and analyzing quality data
• Knowledge of:
  
  • Control charts
  • Statistical process control (SPC)
  • Process monitoring
• Laboratory testing experience
• Military technical experience
• Industrial operations experience
• Interest in pursuing a career in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-oriented and process-focused
• Comfortable performing repetitive inspections and testing with high accuracy
• Organized and dependable
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Safety-focused
• Interested in long-term career growth within manufacturing and quality

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and laboratory setting
• Exposure to production equipment, industrial materials, and chemicals
• PPE required, including:
  
  • Safety glasses
  • Gloves
  • Hearing protection
  • Additional required safety equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25-40 pounds

Why This Opportunity?

• Entry point into Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Quality careers
• Stable manufacturing environment with growth opportunities
• Strong training and development programs
• Opportunity to gain ISO 9001 quality experience
• Excellent fit for military veterans transitioning from technical, maintenance, laboratory, production, nuclear, aviation, logistics, or manufacturing backgrounds
• Supports innovative sustainability and circular manufacturing initiatives

Recruiter Talking Points:

• This is a great "foot-in-the-door" quality role for someone with manufacturing or military technical experience.
• Quality experience is helpful but not required; attention to detail and mechanical aptitude are often more important.
• Candidates looking to grow into Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, or Continuous Improvement roles can build a strong career path from this position.
• The 2-2-3 schedule provides significant time off compared to a traditional Monday-Friday schedule.