QA Technician: ISO 9001 Compliance & Lab Testing

Oatey Fr; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Oatey is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector in Shakopee, MN to ensure the quality of processes and finished products. You will perform daily quality inspections, support environmental and safety tasks, and assist with root-cause analysis on shop floor issues.

The role requires strong communication, documentation discipline, and knowledge of lab equipment. You will contribute to ISO9001 compliance and maintain calibration records while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred in related field.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.
• Experience with quality concepts and root-cause analysis is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 quality systems and lab equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily quality inspections across departments to audit adherence.
• Ensure ISO9001 documentation and procedure compliance.
• Perform in-process and incoming inspections with first piece checks.
• Validate product quality against specifications and tolerances.
• Maintain calibration/verification records for lab instruments.
• Provide QA support and root-cause analysis on shop floor issues.
• Keep QA files organized and assist with training and CIP meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Office software

Cooperation

Lab equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Fill machines

Pallet jack

Box knife

Batch gun

Mix tanks

Drum mover

Microscope

Viscometer

Gas Chromatograph

Computer

Job description

Oatey is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector in Shakopee, MN to ensure the quality of processes and finished products. You will perform daily quality inspections, support environmental and safety tasks, and assist with root-cause analysis on shop floor issues.

The role requires strong communication, documentation discipline, and knowledge of lab equipment. You will contribute to ISO9001 compliance and maintain calibration records while supporting continuous improvement efforts.