Quality Control Tech; Weld

Top Tier Family Run Manufacturing Company Seeks Experienced Quality Tech

A well-established leader in metal‑forming and precision manufacturing, our client delivers custom solutions with high integrity, technical excellence, and a reputation for reliability and responsiveness.

• Impact & Ownership: Assure quality across the production process, influence product performance, and prevent defects before they reach customers.
• Growth & Learning: Gain exposure to advanced measurement tools, quality systems, root‑cause analysis, and industry best practices. Training, certifications, and continuing education are encouraged.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Work with cross‑functional teams—engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and leadership—where open communication and mutual respect are valued.
• Stability & Reputation: A long track record and high‑reliability clients create opportunities for advancement as projects evolve.
• Continuous Improvement Focus: Participate in Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve processes, and track metrics.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive hourly pay, health benefits, PTO, and performance‑based incentives commensurate with industry standards for a manufacturing quality role.

Salary: $25 – $30 per hour

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The role is hosted by Ross Theel through Jobot.

• Perform in‑process inspections, first‑article inspections (FAI), and final inspections of components or assemblies using measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, CMM, gauges, etc.).
• Analyze inspection data, maintain quality records, and prepare reports on quality audits, trends, and nonconformances.
• Identify, document, and help drive root‑cause investigations for defects, nonconformances, and process deviations.
• Work with manufacturing, engineering, and production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Assist in developing and maintaining control plans, inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality checklists.
• Support internal and external audits (ISO, customer, supplier audits) to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
• Use SPC tools, capability studies, MSA, and other quality tools to monitor and improve process stability.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to reduce scrap, rework, and cost, and improve throughput and yield.
• Support supplier quality assurance, including incoming inspection, supplier audits, and corrective actions for supplier nonconformances.
• Provide training and coaching to technicians/operators on inspection methods, quality awareness, and defect prevention.

• Associate degree or technical certificate in quality, mechanical, manufacturing, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in a quality role within manufacturing; welding experience is required.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparators) and familiarity with CMM or other automated measurement systems.
• Understanding of quality principles and methodologies (SPC, MSA, root‑cause analysis, 8D, FMEA).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T symbols, and specifications.
• Ability to document and present quality data, nonconformance reports, and improvement proposals.
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word, quality/ERP systems).

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