Quality Technician

Contract-to-hire position based in Buffalo, MN with long-term growth potential.

About the role

The Quality Technician ensures products and processes meet established quality standards through testing, inspection, and data collection. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development, and Operations to identify issues, drive compliance, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling, testing, and inspections of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products.
• Perform physical measurements using precision testing and inspection equipment.
• Verify product quality through visual inspections and compliance checks.
• Investigate, document, and communicate quality concerns and non-conforming products.
• Support supplier and sourced-product quality evaluations.
• Conduct raw material testing and product retesting as needed.
• Troubleshoot quality-related equipment and testing issues.
• Maintain accurate quality records, test results, and calibration documentation.
• Perform equipment calibrations and support gauge management programs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready laboratory environment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, standardization, and lean initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• 2+ years of manufacturing and/or quality experience in an industrial environment

Work Environment

The position operates within a production, manufacturing environment focused on roofing adhesives and commercial roofing manufacturing.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Pay

$20.00 - $26.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)