Manufacturing Quality Technician

Socket.dev; Duncansville (Blair County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Pig Corporation in Duncansville and Tipton is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Control Technician to join our award‑winning team. This hands‑on role focuses on resolving quality issues, supporting continuous improvement, and promoting a strong quality culture on the shop floor.

You will perform incoming inspection, document findings, conduct audits, and assist in root‑cause investigations. A high school diploma is required, with proficiency in Excel and measurement tools; willingness to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in quality control or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong math and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word.
• Ability to learn new software systems quickly.
• Good communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Respond to quality issues and determine immediate action to keep production moving.
• Investigate root cause and document remedies; implement corrective action.
• Report quality issues during daily production meetings for visibility and action.
• Elevate non-conforming issues with Production, Engineering and Maintenance.
• Perform incoming inspection and first article inspections; update the Quality System procedures.
• Support a Quality First Culture by training on quality procedures.
• Maintain training schedule for all production employees.
• Conduct product and process audits to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Test raw materials, in‑process components, and finished products for quality conformance.
• Analyze data and generate reports to identify trends for improvements.
• Assist with ECN communications and training on the floor.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for internal and supplier quality issues.
• Provide support for external customer complaints and audits.

Skills

Quality control

Data analysis

Excel

Measurement tools

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Gauge blocks

Digital micrometers

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Control Technician

Duncansville and Tipton locations. 1st Shift 7am-330pm.

New Pig Corporation, a leader in providing environmental and safety solutions for companies throughout the world, is seeking a smart, enthusiastic, and self-motivated person to join our award-winning manufacturing quality control team. The associate in this role will be a valuable go-to resource to generate and respond to quality concerns associated with the manufacturing process. This role includes a high percentage of hands‑on work in addition to planning and reporting. This person should have a continuous improvement way of thinking, always looking to improve methods, processes and procedures. This role will be a leading voice of the company to help promote a quality culture within the organization. This position will be working out of both our Duncansville location and our Tipton location. The ability to work at both is required.

Primary Responsibilities: (80% of your time)

• Respond to all production and material quality issues and quickly determine immediate action to keep production activities moving
• Follow up on quality issues to determine root cause, disposition, future resolution and documentation
• Report on quality issues during daily production team meetings for visibility and further action
• Elevate non‑conforming issues with Production, Engineering and Maintenance
• Perform incoming inspection and first inspection to ensure quality specifications are met in addition to documentation and updates to the Quality System including new product procedures and work instructions
• Support a Quality First Culture by performing new employee Quality training including the development of a Quality Culture communication program
• Manage and update the training schedule and completion for all production employees
• Conduct product and process audits at all work centers to ensure compliance with requirements
• Conduct inspections and testing of raw materials, in‑process components, and finished products to ensure conformance to quality standards

Secondary Responsibilities: (20% of your time)

• Work within the quality system to ensure manufacturing production teams have accurate specifications and instructions to produce items that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations
• Analyze data and generate reports to identify trends and opportunities for quality improvements
• Help with communication and training on the production floor associated with approved ECNs
• Lead Root Cause Investigations and participate in Corrective Action Implementations for internal and supplier quality spills
• Provide support for external customer complaints as needed
• Provide support for internal and external audits as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in quality control or technical environment is a plus!
• Mathematical skills (calculations, analysis, spreadsheets)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proficient in using measurement and testing equipment as well as data analysis tools
• Ability to learn new software systems easily
• Good problem‑solving skills with the ability to get to root cause
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Can‑do, positive attitude
• Position dedicated to our Duncansville location. Occasional travel to Tipton location as needed.
• Work Schedule – 1st shift, daylight, 7am to 3:30pm