Quality Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on materials and products.
• Aid in root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to resolve and prevent quality issues.
• Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections according to engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Verify that products meet company, customer, and regulatory standards/specifications.
• Record inspection results accurately in logs, forms, or digital systems.
• Prepare quality reports and communicate findings to supervisors or engineering teams.
• Evaluate and process returned goods (RMA) and document findings.
• Support statistical process control (SPC) data collection and trend analysis.
• Maintain calibration status of inspection and test equipment.
• Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Required Skills

• Ability to read Technical/Blueprints/Engineering/GD&T drawings, Specifications, or Work Instructions.
• Proficient with inspection tools and measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, scales, surface tester, thread gauges, bore gauges, microscope, gauge pins, blocks, and feeler gauges.
• Basic understanding of quality systems, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, SPC).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects.
• Basic understanding of quality control principles.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, databases, and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Knowledge of inspection methods (incoming, in-process, final inspection).

Work Conditions

• Office and Manufacturing Environment
• You will be located on site at our Eastlake, OH location
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and inspect products throughout shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move materials, equipment or parts weighing up to 1 – 40 lbs.

Education And Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• An associate degree or technical certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a quality inspection role, preferably in an OEM or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing and food processing equipment, or industrial machinery is desired.