Quality Technician

About the role

Nortech Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products, serving mission‑critical markets such as medical imaging, medical devices, industrial, and aerospace & defense. The company delivers exceptional value through innovative, customized engineering, design, manufacturing, and data‑management solutions, with expertise in complex cable, PCBA, and integrated higher‑level assemblies. Nortech’s team focuses on delivering lifesaving products — from medical devices that detect and treat cancer to mission‑critical components for airplanes and submarines — serving some of the biggest names in industry, medical devices, and aerospace and defense. The team takes pride in making products that make a difference. We are seeking a detail‑oriented, analytical Quality Technician who is passionate about continuous improvement and quality excellence. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, and working collaboratively across teams to drive operational improvements. Bemidji offers easy access to lakes, trails, and year‑round outdoor recreation, a friendly small‑town feel, festivals, arts, dining, outdoor events each season, and access to healthcare, education, and career opportunities with Nortech Systems in a growing market.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing internal audits for processes and products to ensure compliance to the documented quality system.
• Assist with coordinating the successful closure of all closed loop corrective actions concerning quality issues of products and processes.
• Provide manufacturing with the necessary tools, training, and guidance to continually improve product and process quality as instructed.
• Assist in attaining department quality, cost goals and objectives.
• Report key measurements to management as directed.
• Promote a harmonious working environment that fosters continuous improvement.
• Perform basic quality techniques and report on materials, returns and processes.
• Coordinate the First Article process as assigned or directed.
• Assist with coordinating the successful closure of assigned customer complaints.
• Test, calibrate and repair electrical, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic measuring, recording and indicating instruments for conformance to established standards as assigned.
• Assist with disassembling instruments and equipment and inspecting components for defects, issuing necessary repairs, maintenance and calibration as directed.
• Devise formulas to solve problems in measurements and calibrations.
• Assist Engineering and Manufacturing in formulating test, calibration, repair and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment as assigned.
• Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times.

Requirements

• Associates (A.A.) degree or equivalent certification in a manufacturing, quality control, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mathematics knowledge including basic calculations, fractions, and measuring.
• Must be a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident (“green card holder”), or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights (visa sponsorship not available for this position).

Qualifications

• Three months’ related work experience as described above (preferred).
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Reading and accurately interpreting technical instructions including engineering drawings and specifications.
• Using electrical, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic measuring, recording and indicating instruments for conformance to established standards