QA Technician: Lead Quality Training & Line Audits

Socket.dev; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Fort Madison, IA is seeking a Quality (QA) Technician to support the Operations team. You will train inspectors/packers, verify tool calibration, audit the production line, and coach staff to uphold quality standards.

You will manage quarantines, participate in problem resolution with the QA Manager, and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency across the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent workforce experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a quality control role.
• Strong analytical and math skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with quality control tools and techniques, such as statistical process control and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, such as ISO 9001.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible hours as needed.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designated trainer for Inspector/Packers and trainer for QA duties.
• Line auditing and QA inspections, review of inspector/packer quality checks.
• Daily verification of production scales.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors to resolve quality issues.
• Manage all production hold and quarantine activities and documentation.
• Work with QA Manager/Supervisor on quarantine/sorting operations and notify unresolved issues.
• Perform and document special warehouse or dock audits.
• Maintain accurate inspection/test records and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote quality processes across teams and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Quality control tools

Statistical Process Control

Root Cause Analysis

ISO 9001 knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years quality control experience

Tools

Statistical Process Control

Root Cause Analysis

Quality control tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Socket.dev in Fort Madison, IA is seeking a Quality (QA) Technician to support the Operations team. You will train inspectors/packers, verify tool calibration, audit the production line, and coach staff to uphold quality standards.

You will manage quarantines, participate in problem resolution with the QA Manager, and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency across the facility.