Quality Technician

About the role

Princeton Precision Group (PPG) is seeking an experienced Quality Technician to join and grow within the organization. This role involves performing visual and manual inspections of precision machined components to ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and quality requirements. The position supports the manufacturing of critical hardware for key defense programs, space missions, and global travel initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and manual inspections of precision machined components using approved inspection methods.
• Verify parts meet work instruction specification requirements.
• Complete and review inspection documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify manufacturing travelers, inspection records, and other quality documentation are properly completed before product moves to the next operation.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming material in accordance with company procedures.
• Perform in-process and final inspections as assigned.
• Use basic inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, plug gauges, pin gauges, and other hand inspection tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready inspection area.
• Follow all AS9100 quality procedures, customer requirements, and company policies.
• Assist production personnel in resolving quality-related issues when appropriate.
• Perform hands-on core flush operations as needed to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in problem-solving activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, machining, or quality inspection preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic GD&T preferred.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic computer skills and experience completing production or quality documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and production personnel.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability and willingness to arrive to work on time.
• Ability and willingness to work as scheduled.

Benefits

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus; eligible upon hire.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition / professional development reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Optional HSA with company contribution.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance at no cost.
• Limitless opportunity for advancement.

Schedule

• Training Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM for up to 90 days.
• Permanent Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM.
• Saturday or overtime may be required on occasion.

Pay

$18 - $18 hourly wage.