Quality Assurance Technician

Established Manufacturing Employer; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Established Manufacturing Employer is seeking a dependable Quality Assurance Technician to perform product inspections and quality audits on our manufacturing floor. You will ensure products meet specifications and communicate standards to production teams.

Ideal candidates have keen attention to detail, proficiency with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, colorimeters, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to accurately use micrometers, calipers, gauges, pin gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Ability to recognize potential defects and make sound quality decisions.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Accurate color perception.
• Ability to remain focused in a fast-paced, multi-job manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece approval inspections following job setups and resets.
• Inspect products according to established Control Plans.
• Use inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, gauges, and colorimeters.
• Conduct routine product and quality audits.
• Identify, document, and properly contain non-conforming products.
• Notify management and Quality Engineering of questionable products, unclear specifications, or quality concerns.
• Follow established procedures for non-conforming material.
• Train new team members on applicable product quality standards.
• Provide production employees with feedback regarding the quality of their work.
• Accurately complete required inspection and quality documentation.
• Work closely with production employees, machine/process technicians, shift leads, and Quality Engineers.
• Utilize basic computer programs, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and email.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Basic computer skills

Color perception

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Gauges

Colorimeters

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

Job Description

Quality Assurance Technician

Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Quality Assurance
Pay: Based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for performing product inspections and quality audits, communicating quality standards to production employees, and ensuring products meet established specifications.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, has strong attention to detail, and is confident using precision measuring and inspection equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece approval inspections following job setups and resets.


• Inspect products according to established Control Plans.


• Use inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, gauges, and colorimeters.


• Conduct routine product and quality audits.


• Identify, document, and properly contain non-conforming products.


• Notify management and Quality Engineering of questionable products, unclear specifications, or quality concerns.


• Follow established procedures for non-conforming material.


• Train new team members on applicable product quality standards.


• Provide production employees with feedback regarding the quality of their work.


• Accurately complete required inspection and quality documentation.


• Work closely with production employees, machine/process technicians, shift leads, and Quality Engineers.


• Utilize basic computer programs, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and email.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.


• Ability to accurately use micrometers, calipers, gauges, pin gauges, and other inspection equipment.


• Ability to recognize potential defects and make sound quality decisions.


• Good communication and documentation skills.


• Basic computer skills.


• Accurate color perception.


• Ability to remain focused in a fast-paced, multi-job manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain on your feet throughout the entire shift.


• Ability to lift and handle boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.


• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with temperature variations.


• Must be available for overtime when required.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on quality inspection and wants to play an important role in ensuring products meet customer and manufacturing standards. You'll work closely with both production and quality teams while helping maintain a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Company Description

Join a team that values hard work, professional growth, and employee success. Our clients are established organizations that invest in their people, provide opportunities for advancement, and foster collaborative work environments.