Quality Assurance Technician

National-Carwash-Solutions,-Inc.; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Carwash Solutions seeks a Quality Assurance Technician in Grimes, IA. The role focuses on in‑process and finished product inspections to ensure quality standards are met.

You will operate test equipment, audit production work, inspect parts, investigate CAR issues, and maintain quality records while complying with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to inspect and verify product quality.
• Follows engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Maintains accurate quality records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Operates test equipment to verify components meet quality standards.
• Audits production work for compliance with specs.
• Inspects incoming fabricated parts for conformance.
• Investigates CAR-reported issues and documents root causes/solutions.
• Inspects purchased parts for conformity to specs.
• Assists manufacturing on quality problems with cross‑dept collaboration.
• Inspects finished equipment pre‑shipment for compliance.
• Maintains records for all quality operations.
• Complies with OSHA, EPA, and safety policies.
• Management may adjust duties as needed.

Skills

Quality inspection

Test equipment operation

Documentation

OSHA/EPA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal Computer

Job description

1500 SE 37th Street
Grimes, IA 50111, USA

National Carwash Solutions (NCS) has grown over the past 50 years to become North America’s largest equipment, service, and cleaning solutions provider in the car wash industry. Our world-class brands are backed by the largest service network in the country with more than 300 dedicated service professionals and growing! Come join us for an extraordinary career in a high growth, team-oriented company!

As aQuality Assurance Technician,you are responsible for in-process and finished product inspections to ensure product quality is being maintained.

What You'll Do...

• Operates test equipment, including the test track, to determine if component parts and/or the finished product function within company quality standards
• May audit the work of production employees to ensure that they have followed engineering specifications
• Inspects incoming fabricated parts when required to assure they meet company requirements
• Receives information through the Corrective Action Request (CAR) process regarding customer complaints, conducts investigation, and completes report on cause/solution to the reported problem
• Inspects purchased parts to ensure conformity to company specifications
• Provides assistance to manufacturing personnel regarding quality problems. This may include working with Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service, or other involved departments
• Inspects all finished equipment prior to shipment to ensure compliance to company specifications and procedures
• Maintains records related to all aspects of quality operations
• Must comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies
• Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift light to medium weight up to 75 lbs.
• May stand for prolonged periods of time
• May stoop, bend, reach, walk; perform repetitive motions using hands to grasp, push, pull or do fine manipulations

What You Need...

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Maintain a satisfactory attendance record
• Comply with company rules, policies, and decisions
• Perform the responsibilities of the position at a satisfactory level of efficiency
• May stand for prolonged periods of time
• Required to use a Personal Computer (P.C.) intermittently
• Ability to work assigned hours plus overtime as needed

Grow your career supported by an energized and passionate team, professional development, training, flexibility and opportunities for advancement. We offer competitive wages and benefits including comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off and more.

National Carwash Solutions is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.

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