Quality Technician

Description

Join Our Team!

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. If you enjoy problem solving and being part of a manufacturing team committed to excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Stable and growing manufacturing company
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Technician plays a key role in ensuring products, materials, and processes meet established quality standards and customer requirements. This position is responsible for performing receiving, in-process, and final inspections; documenting inspection results; managing non-conforming materials; supporting calibration programs; and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives within an ISO 9001 quality management system. 

The Quality Technician serves as a quality resource for production, engineering, and operational team helping to maintain product integrity and customer satisfaction throughout the manufacturing process. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPSONSIBILITIES:

Inspection and Quality Control

· Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of materials, components, and finished products.

· Verify product conformity using inspection plans, engineering drawings, specifications, and established procedures.

· Utilize measuring and test equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and other inspection tools.

· Accurately document inspection results and maintain quality records.

· Review incoming supplier documentation and certifications for compliance.

Nonconformance Management 

· Identify, document, and communicate quality issues and product nonconformances.

· Process and track nonconforming material reports (NMRs).

· Segregate and control nonconforming material to prevent unintended use.

· Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities.

Inventory and Material Control

· Receive and inspect incoming materials.

· Enter accepted materials into inventory and quality systems.

· Coordinate disposition of rejected or suspect materials with Quality and Production teams.

Calibration and Equipment Management 

· Maintain the calibration program for inspection and testing equipment.

· Coordinate calibration activities with external service providers.

· Maintain calibration records and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

· Monitor calibration status and remove out-of-tolerance equipment from service as required.

Quality Systems Support 

· Support compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and internal quality procedures.

· Participate in internal audits and audit preparation activities.

· Assist with customer audits and quality documentation requests when required.

· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.

General Responsibilities 

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

· Follow company safety policies and quality procedures.

· Collaborate effectively with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and other departments.

· Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education 

· High School Diploma or equivalent 

· ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) and/or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certification desired but not required. 

Experience 

· Minimum 3 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

· Experience performing receiving and final inspections.

· Experience with calibration processes, procedures, and equipment. 

· Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality management system preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

· Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.

· Knowledge of inspection techniques and quality assurance practices.

· Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to prioritize workload and work independently with minimal supervision.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

· Experience with ERP systems and quality management software preferred.

· Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) is a plus.

Maradyne Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.