Night-Shift QA Technician — Precision & Process Inspector

Independent Can Company; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Can Company is seeking Quality Assurance Technicians to support our manufacturing team on night shift. You will inspect cans, components, and packaging, using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical measurement tools to verify conformance with specifications.

You will document results, calibrate equipment, and participate in GMP and process audits while assisting with continuous improvement and training of staff.

Qualifications

• Experience using measuring or testing equipment is required.
• Experience with tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, scales, optical measurement equipment, or other inspection/testing equipment is preferred.
• Manufacturing or quality inspection experience is strongly preferred.
• Good basic math skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Basic computer skills and accurate documentation of results are expected.
• Ability to work a 12-hour night shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections of cans, components, and packaging products.
• Use measuring and testing equipment to verify products meet specifications.
• Identify defects and communicate quality concerns to Production and plant leadership.
• Complete dimensional measurements and product testing.
• Perform calibrations of measuring and testing equipment.
• Maintain accurate quality inspection and testing records.
• Assist with quality, GMP, and process audits.
• Review quality results and help identify recurring production or quality issues.
• Assist with employee training related to quality procedures, GMPs, and measurement techniques.
• Prepare Certificates of Conformance and other required quality documentation.
• Work closely with Production to support troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Basic math

Communication

Independent work

Quality mindset

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Scales

Optical measurement

Job description

Independent Can Company is seeking Quality Assurance Technicians to support our manufacturing team on night shift. You will inspect cans, components, and packaging, using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical measurement tools to verify conformance with specifications.

You will document results, calibrate equipment, and participate in GMP and process audits while assisting with continuous improvement and training of staff.