Precision Quality Control Technician – Industrial Equipment

Mestek, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek Machinery in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Quality Tech to perform routine inspections of new equipment across production lines and verify conformance to specifications. The candidate will review inspection checklists, document results, train staff on QC procedures, and collaborate with engineering to drive process improvements while ensuring EHS compliance.

Ideal applicants will have an Associate Engineer Degree (or equivalent), 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong skills with

Qualifications

• Associate Engineer Degree or equivalent, electrical or mechanical.
• At least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Thoroughly versed in the use of an array of electronic test equipment.
• Understand basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Understand basic pneumatic/hydraulic fundamentals.
• Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to use a variety of precision measuring tools, including micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• QC inspection of all new equipment.
• Review checklists for compliance with equipment specification standards per customer purchase agreements.
• Act as liaison between production and engineering for technical updates.
• Participate in overflow part quality checks as needed for machining operations.
• Design and implement methods for process control, testing and inspection.
• Record and maintain documentation of all machinery inspections.
• Collaborate and train production staff in quality control procedures and standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality control processes.
• Communicate quality control findings and recommendations to management.
• Support service with new equipment installations.

Skills

Quality inspection

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate Engineer Degree or equivalent (Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Mestek Machinery in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Quality Tech to perform routine inspections of new equipment across production lines and verify conformance to specifications. The candidate will review inspection checklists, document results, train staff on QC procedures, and collaborate with engineering to drive process improvements while ensuring EHS compliance.

Ideal applicants will have an Associate Engineer Degree (or equivalent), 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong skills with