Quality Control Technician

Staff Power Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Power Group is recruiting a Quality Control Technician for our client's Quality and Operations team in Washington. This is a temporary, ongoing role reporting to the Quality Manager or Quality Supervisor.

You will perform reliable inspection, sampling and testing of incoming materials, work in progress, sub-assemblies and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Teamwork is essential in this role.
• Two years of QC Technician experience, preferably in a lab.
• Desirable: experience in printing or web handling, mechanical aptitude, Lean or continuous improvement.
• A scientific or technical qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and analytically test raw materials, in-process items, sub-assemblies and finished products.
• Use testing equipment (Instron, colorimeters, calipers) to ensure acceptance criteria.
• Keep calibration records and maintain lab equipment.
• Record inspection data and support investigations and containment decisions when needed.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to improve processes and quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality control

Mechanical aptitude

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Attention to detail

Education

Scientific or technical qualification

Tools

Instron equipment

Colorimeters

Calipers

Job description

Staff Power Group is recruiting a Quality Control Technician for our client's Quality and Operations team in Washington. This is a temporary, ongoing role reporting to the Quality Manager or Quality Supervisor.

The role

You will carry out reliable and repeatable inspection, sampling and testing of incoming materials, work in progress, sub-assemblies and finished products, making sure they meet company quality standards and customer specifications. You will keep accurate records, analyse results and support investigations and continuous improvement across production and laboratory activities.

Key responsibilities

• Visual inspection and analytical testing of raw materials, incoming goods, work in progress, sub-assemblies and finished products, with minimal supervision
• Using measuring and testing equipment, including Instron equipment, colorimeters and calipers
• Interpreting drawings, specifications, charts, procedures and test data against acceptance criteria
• Keeping laboratory equipment in good order and calibration records up to date
• Keeping complete inspection and testing records, including material certifications, certificates of conformance and rejection reports or tags
• Identifying and reporting non-conforming materials and products, and supporting decisions on rework, scrap or return to supplier, including customer returns
• Collating and analysing quality data to support root cause, corrective action and customer complaint investigations
• Communicating results and testing status to other departments, with clear shift handovers
• Supporting the preparation and revision of SOPs, inspection procedures, protocols and checklists
• Managing retained samples and keeping the laboratory clean, organised and safe
• Working with the Quality and Operations teams to improve processes and product qualityWhat we are looking for

Previous experience

• Working as part of a team (essential)
• At least two years' experience as a QC Technician, ideally in a laboratory environment (preferred)
• Experience in printing or web handling, mechanical aptitude and knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement (desirable)
• A scientific or technical qualification