QC Technician - 1st shift - Stable company

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com is seeking aQuality Inspector in Durham, CT to uphold quality standards across materials and finished products. You will use calipers, micrometers, and comparators to verify dimensions and tolerances.

The role requires reading blueprints and basic GD&T knowledge, recording daily inspections, and collaborating with the QC team to identify trends and improvements. Safety, PPE, and a strong work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate high accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication with QC and Fulfillment teams.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training to improve inspection skills and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of materials, components and finished products using inspection tools to measure dimensions and tolerances.
• Record daily activities such as First Piece Inspections and Final Inspections completed.
• Perform functionality and durability tests on products according to industry standards.
• Record irregularities and bad parts identified.
• Conduct First Piece Inspections to ensure initial production meets specifications before mass production.
• Perform Final Inspections to verify completed products meet quality benchmarks and client specifications.
• Read blueprints and understand GD&T, and know tolerances for each item.
• Work with QC team to identify defect trends and recommend process/material improvements.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Follow safety protocols and PPE requirements, and be prepared for manual lifting as needed.
• Lift 30–50 lbs safely when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Training & development

Ability to learn other jobs

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Comparators

Job description

• Quality Assurance: Emphasize accuracy and attention to detail to uphold quality standards in every check.
• Teamwork & Communication: Promote teamwork & open communication with all employees, especially Fulfillment team members and leadership, to address issues promptly.
• Training & Development: invest in ongoing training to improve skills and efficiency in checking processes.
• Ability and desire: to learn and perform other jobs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of materials, components and finished products using various inspection tools (such as Calipers, Micrometers and Comparators) to measure dimensions and tolerances.
• Record daily activities (such as number of “First Piece” Inspections and “Final Inspections” completed).
• Perform functionality and durability tests on products in accordance with industry standards.
• Recording irregularities and “bad parts” that were identified.
• Conduct “First Piece” Inspections to ensure that initial production meets specifications before mass production begins.
• Perform “Final Inspections” to verify that completed products comply with quality benchmarks and client specifications.
• Ability to read blueprints and have a basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, while understanding the specifications and tolerances for each item.
• Work and communicate with other members of the QC team to identify trends in defects and recommend improvements in processes and materials.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by your supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Safety, Security, and Compliance

• Ability to perform your job safely while constantly bending, twisting, squatting, and lifting
• Perform all their duties following safety protocols and respecting our Values.
• Able to lift and carry up to 30-50 lbs. safely and comfortably.
• Team lifting greater than 50lbs.
• Able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing, sitting and walking up to 10 hours
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Competent in safely using hand tools and handheld measuring equipment
• Adhere to all company & OSHA safety protocols, procedures and regulation