Quality Control Assurance Tech

Mueller Industries; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mueller Industries in Newton is seeking a Quality Technician to provide quality support for the production line. Responsibilities include performing inspections, calibrations, and internal audits while collaborating with the manufacturing team to ensure product conformity.

The ideal candidate should have experience in product testing, ability to read blueprints, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on quality assurance and exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Basic knowledge of math and geometry is essential.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform verifications of incoming, in-process, and outgoing products.
• Conduct First Article Inspections using precision measuring instruments.
• Assist and train operators on measurement and inspection procedures.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Basic Math & Geometry

Independence and self supervision

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Minimum of one year's previous experience

Job description

Turbotec Products, Inc- Newton, 2042 Fairgrove Church Road, SE, Newton, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The mission of the Quality Technician is to provide quality support and oversight of Turbotec’s production line to ensure conformance to product requirements. In support of this objective, ancillary skills may be called upon to perform calibrations, internal audits, and to assist in training inspection personnel. This position reports to the Engineering/Quality Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform verifications of incoming, in-process and outgoing products and documents inspection results.
• Performs First Article Inspections by measuring dimensions using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, rulers, etc. and go/no go acceptance gages and documents inspection results.
• Performs Calibrations, prepares purchase requisitions for calibration services and maintains calibration records.
• Performs internal audits to verify conformance with quality requirements.
• Prepare audit reports detailing audit results and perform follow ups to ensure that corrective actions are effective.
• Assists and/or trains operators on visual part acceptability, measurement, and inspection procedures as required.
• Performs product testing such as hydrogen trace gas leak detection, standard hydrostatic pressure leak detection, and helium leak testing to verify product conformity as required.
• Performs Cleanliness audits to verify cleanliness of products.
• Reviews nonconformance tickets for completeness and accuracy.
• Return goods analysis including sectional review.

In pursuing these responsibilities, the Quality Assurance Technician’s primary interface will be with Manufacturing and Production.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

To perform this function successfully, the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities are required

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Basic Math & Geometry
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Flexibility based on plant production schedules.
• Interpersonal and people skills
• Oral and written communication skills

Required Education and Experience

• A minimum of one year’s previous experience.

Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Turbotec Products, Inc- Newton, 2042 Fairgrove Church Road, SE, Newton, North Carolina, United States of America