Quality Control Associate

Ascendo-Resources; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo-Resources seeks a Quality Control Associate in Jacksonville, FL to conduct inspections and ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements. This role supports the Quality Management System and maintains quality documentation, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

You will interpret engineering drawings, perform incoming and in-process inspections, record data, verify calibration, and communicate issues to team leads.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of quality control or related experience.
• ISO-regulated manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with handheld precision measuring tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and quality reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications to perform dimensional and visual inspections.
• Conduct first article, incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Inspect supplier materials and components for compliance.
• Record, maintain, and report inspection data and quality docs.
• Ensure calibration of measurement equipment is current.
• Identify and communicate nonconforming materials per procedures.
• Prepare quality documentation and reports.
• Communicate quality concerns to team leads or supervisors.
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

Manufacturing

MS Office

Engineering drawings

ERP systems

Dimensional inspection

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Pi tapes

Height gauges

Job description

Quality Control Associate

The Quality Control Associate is responsible for conducting quality inspections to ensure products consistently meet established company standards, engineering specifications, and customer requirements. This position supports the organization’s Quality Management System by maintaining product quality, production efficiency, accurate quality documentation, and compliance with established procedures. The Quality Control Associate takes ownership of inspection activities, quality reporting, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation to perform accurate dimensional and visual inspections.
• Conduct first article, incoming, in-process, and final inspections to verify products meet established quality standards with minimal supervision.
• Inspect supplier materials, incoming supplies, components, hardware, and other materials during the receiving process to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform scheduled and as-needed quality inspections throughout manufacturing and production areas.
• Accurately collect, record, maintain, and report inspection data and quality documentation.
• Verify that measurement and inspection equipment is properly calibrated and that calibration requirements are current.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials or products in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including quality alerts and other required reports.
• Communicate quality concerns, equipment issues, process deviations, and other potential problems to Team Leads or Supervisors.
• Help maintain product quality, workplace safety, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and provide guidance or training when appropriate.
• Support quality management systems, policies, and procedures while participating in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of quality control, inspection, manufacturing, or related experience required.
• Experience in an ISO-regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience using handheld precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, Pi tapes, angle gauges, height gauges, and similar equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and dimensional requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately inspect, document, and communicate quality findings.
• Basic mathematical skills with the ability to perform measurements, calculations, and dimensional comparisons accurately.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other internal teams.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with ERP systems preferred.
• Experience working in a growing organization or small-company manufacturing environment preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to work for extended periods in an industrial or warehouse manufacturing environment, including production lines and areas with uneven walking surfaces and motorized industrial equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly perform activities including climbing, stooping, bending, reaching, and working at waist level.
• Ability to occasionally use ladders or perform work from elevated areas.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, and other designated protective equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally and approximately 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Requires adequate hearing, vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, mobility, coordination, and manual dexterity to safely perform essential job duties.