Inspection & Quality Technician (Shift 1)

Job Description

The Quality Associate is responsible for performing independent audits and inspections within Burst House testing operations for air-cooled products. This role ensures compliance with quality standards, engineering specifications, testing procedures, and ISO 9001 requirements through verification of testing activities, documentation accuracy, traceability, and process adherence. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues, support corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform independent audits and inspections of Burst House testing operations, including helium and pressure-based leak testing.
• Verify proper execution of leak checks, burst tests, and post-test inspections in accordance with approved work instructions, control plans, and engineering specifications.
• Cover two-layer verification of critical quality checks by confirming operator performance and validating the accurate documentation of test results.
• Audit test area readiness, including equipment condition, calibration status, safety interlocks, and compliance with standardized work.
• Identify, document, and escalate nonconformances, process deviations, and quality escapes through the quality management system.
• Verify traceability and data integrity, including unit identification, test parameters, test results, and re-test requirements.
• Capture and upload traceability photos and audit evidence for all audited units.
• Monitor and verify containment activities related to test failures and supplier component issues.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering teams to communicate findings and support corrective actions.
• Report daily testing results, audit findings, and nonconformance data.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and internal quality standards.
• Perform component and feature verification, including inspection of fittings, welds, joints, and labels.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance, or inspection.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects, nonconformities, and process deviations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 35 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Associate degree in a technical or related field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO 9001.
• Experience with Oracle and/or SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, traceability, or manufacturing testing processes.
• Quality inspection and auditing
• Root cause analysis support
• Process verification and compliance
• Technical documentation review
• Data accuracy and traceability
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in a technical or related field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO 9001.
• Experience with Oracle and/or SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, traceability, or manufacturing testing processes.
• Quality inspection and auditing
• Root cause analysis support
• Process verification and compliance
• Technical documentation review
• Data accuracy and traceability
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

About the Role

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Skills

• Quality inspection and auditing
• Root cause analysis support
• Process verification and compliance
• Technical documentation review
• Data accuracy and traceability
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Pay

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Schedule is Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM EST.

Contact

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.