2nd Shift QA: Process & Quality Technician

Blum, Inc; South Dakota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Flexible Spending Plan

Competitive PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

Blum USA is seeking a QA Product & Process Technician for the 2nd shift to support quality assurance and manufacturing operations. You will inspect and test products, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating across departments.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, hands-on quality work, and documentation within a manufacturing environment. Strong reading of blueprints and experience with precision tools are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of QA or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as calipers and micrometers.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test products at various stages of manufacturing.
• Analyze product, process, and component failure to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot quality-related issues and drive continuous improvement with production.
• Analyze statistical data and generate quality reports (CpK, LTA, BDk).
• Process internal, supplier, and customer quality concerns with investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage non-conforming materials through established quality processes.
• Coordinate trials for new products and process improvements.
• Recommend changes to specifications, drawings, testing methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Initiate and support Change Request Processes related to quality and tooling.
• Conduct work center audits and employee qualification assessments.
• Train supervisors and production associates on quality systems and standards.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Materials, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Maintain documentation and complete administrative quality-system activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Blueprint reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Data presentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASQ CQT certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blum USA is seeking a QA Product & Process Technician for the 2nd shift to support quality assurance and manufacturing operations. You will inspect and test products, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating across departments.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, hands-on quality work, and documentation within a manufacturing environment. Strong reading of blueprints and experience with precision tools are valued.