04103A - Technician, QA

Colonial Group; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect materials, run tests, and record results to ensure products meet company, industry, and regulatory standards.

You will execute SOPs, maintain batch records, calibrate equipment, and support investigations into defects. Familiarity with ISO, GMP, and FDA guidelines is preferred. This role involves audits and ongoing compliance work for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; prefer technical certificate, associate degree, or related coursework.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing, lab, or quality environments for entry-level roles; 2+ years for full technician.
• Familiarity with ISO, GMP, FDA standards depending on industry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test raw materials, in-process items, and finished products using visual, mechanical, or laboratory methods.
• Execute test protocols and SOPs; record and report data and nonconformances.
• Maintain documentation including batch records, inspection logs, and calibration certificates.
• Support investigations into defects; perform root-cause data collection and assist corrective actions.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection and test equipment; escalate failures to engineering or maintenance.
• Participate in audits and compliance activities; prepare evidence and follow audit findings to closure.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary:

This position inspects products, runs tests, records results, and supports corrective actions to ensure products and processes meet company, industry, and regulatory quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and test raw materials, in-process items, and finished products using visual, mechanical, or laboratory methods.
• Execute test protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs); record and report test data and nonconformances.
• Maintain documentation including batch records, inspection logs, and calibration certificates.
• Support investigations into defects and deviations; perform root-cause data collection and help implement corrective actions.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection and test equipment; elevate equipment failures to engineering or maintenance.
• Participate in audits and compliance activities; prepare evidence and follow audit findings to closure.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; technical certificate, associate degree, or coursework in quality, manufacturing, or laboratory technology preferred.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing, laboratory, or quality environments for entry-level; 2+ years commonly expected for full technician roles.
• Familiarity with relevant standards (ISO, GMP, FDA) depending on industry. (Qualifications aggregated from job-market summaries and role guides