Quality Control Technician: Cable

About the Company

For over 45 years, Rentex has been a trusted provider of AV rental equipment for production companies, in‑house AV teams, and event professionals nationwide. Founded in 1980, the company offers live events, meetings, corporate shows, hotel AV setups, and more through 13 strategically located warehouses, same‑day delivery, 24/7 technical support, and one of the largest AV inventories in the U.S. Every piece of equipment undergoes rigorous inspections, detailed diagnostics, meticulous maintenance, and thorough testing to guarantee top performance. Rentex’s logistics team ensures fast, reliable service with flexible scheduling, and the company provides 24/7 sales and technical assistance, pre‑rental consultations, on‑site troubleshooting, and on‑demand support. Focused exclusively on AV rental solutions for professionals, Rentex delivers premium, well‑maintained equipment at competitive rates while maintaining the highest quality standards.

About the Role

The Quality Control Technician ensures that all cable products meet stringent quality standards before reaching customers. This involves detailed inspections and tests on cable assemblies and components, identifying defects or deviations from specifications, collaborating with production teams to implement corrective actions, and maintaining accurate documentation and reporting quality metrics to support continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in quality control or inspection within a manufacturing environment, preferably related to cable or wire products.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical testing methods.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in quality assurance, electronics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 or equivalent cable assembly standards.
• Experience using quality management software and data entry systems.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of cable products to verify conformance to engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical testing on cables using specialized equipment to detect faults or performance issues.
• Document inspection results and test data accurately in quality control systems and generate reports for management review.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify root causes of defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and updating quality control procedures and work instructions to enhance inspection efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Maintain calibration and proper functioning of inspection and testing equipment.
• Stand for the entire shift and clean, rewrap, test, and reshelve cables, handling cables weighing up to 60 lb.

Skills

• Proficiency in reading technical drawings to verify product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail for detecting subtle defects.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, multimeters).
• Familiarity with industry standards and root cause analysis (preferred).
• Ability to use quality management software for data collection and reporting.
• Effective communication with production and engineering teams.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 60 lb and stand for extended periods of time.