Quality Technician

About the role

The Quality Technician is responsible for monitoring product quality throughout the manufacturing process by performing inspections, conducting testing, analyzing production data, and ensuring compliance with established quality standards. This role supports safe, efficient manufacturing operations by identifying quality concerns, communicating issues promptly, and partnering with production teams to prevent nonconforming products. The Quality Technician plays a key role in continuous improvement by using statistical tools and data analysis to drive product quality and process performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine product inspections and quality testing throughout the manufacturing process.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications and product standards.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, investigate issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly to production leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, process capability, and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety standards, and company quality procedures.
• Perform hourly product inspections and quality checks according to Product Quality Plans and inspection procedures.
• Conduct testing using established quality methods and accurately document inspection results.
• Maintain complete and accurate inspection records, quality reports, and testing documentation.
• Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) data and identify trends requiring corrective action.
• Utilize quality tools including control charts, histograms, process capability analysis, and other statistical methods.
• Communicate quality issues and nonconforming conditions to Rapid Responders, Team Leaders, Shift Leaders, Process Leaders, and Quality Management.
• Assist with investigations into product quality issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety requirements, and quality system procedures.
• Support audits, process improvements, and quality initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles.
• Ability to apply basic statistical techniques, including control charts, histograms, and process capability analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Working knowledge of quality inspection methods and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and quality systems.

Skills

• Quality Focus - Consistently applies quality standards, inspection procedures, and attention to detail to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Analytical Thinking - Use data, statistical tools, and sound judgment to identify trends, solve problems, and improve manufacturing performance.
• Problem Solving - Investigates quality issues, identifies root causes, and supports corrective and preventive actions that improve product quality.
• Attention to Detail - Maintains a high degree of accuracy when performing inspections, documenting results, and evaluating product conformance.
• Collaboration - Works effectively with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Accountability - Takes ownership of inspection activities, follows established procedures, and ensures quality issues are communicated and resolved promptly.

Pay

USD $26.47 - USD $26.47 /H