Manufacturing QA Technician I

Interstates; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday celebrations

Work-life balance

Team culture

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Quality Assurance Technician I to support the Quality Manager and production team in maintaining high product quality standards. You will assist with inspecting products, conducting tests, and identifying defects for control panels and related assemblies.

Responsibilities include calibration checks, record-keeping, safety compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• An associate degree or experience in a related field, such as industrial technology, manufacturing, or electrical is helpful but not required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring testing and inspection equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
• Conduct manual and automated quality checks, inspections, and tests on products during various stages of the production process.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, test results, and corrective actions taken.
• Ensure safety and quality standards.
• Communicate safety and quality infringements to the Quality Assurance Manager and work together for resolution.
• Assist with Electrical Testing (FAT, continuity/megging, etc).
• Assist the Quality Manager with recommended quality improvements.
• Adherence to ISO Standards, ISO audit preparedness, and ISO document control. Assist with wire kits, panel kits
• Help create and maintain quality documentation.
• Complete 5S and GEMBA walks on shop floor
• Utilize structured problem-solving method (e.g., root cause analysis, 5 Whys) to resolve manufacturing quality issues and actively support CI efforts to reduce defects, improve process capability, and increase production efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality awareness

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or high school diploma

Job description

Interstates is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Quality Assurance Technician I to support the Quality Manager and production team in maintaining high product quality standards. You will assist with inspecting products, conducting tests, and identifying defects for control panels and related assemblies.

Responsibilities include calibration checks, record-keeping, safety compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.