Quality Control Auditor

Twin City Die Castings Company; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Company-funded Health Reimbursement

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

Vision and dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Twin City Die Castings Company is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Auditor to inspect products, perform dimensional and visual audits, and analyze inspection data. You will help ensure our products meet customer and internal quality requirements while supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

As an employee-owned company, we emphasize quality, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in manufacturing/quality control/ QA environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with production and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and measure raw materials, machined components, castings, and finished products for conformance to specifications.
• Use precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, gauges, rulers, and other inspection tools.
• Analyze blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection procedures to determine quality requirements.
• Quarantine nonconforming products, materials, and equipment to prevent defects from reaching customers or downstream operations.
• Lead daily MRB activities and coordinate with production teams to determine disposition and corrective actions.
• Communicate quality concerns to supervisors and production personnel and assist in problem resolution.
• Review inspection results and recommend corrective actions to improve quality and reduce defects.
• Collect and analyze quality data to support decision-making and process improvements.
• Support root cause analysis, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement initiatives alongside Quality Engineers.
• Audit products, processes, and documentation throughout manufacturing operations.
• Utilize statistical tools and quality methods to support process control and variation reduction efforts.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Rulers

Job description

Description

Join an Employee-Owned Manufacturing Leader

Twin City Die Castings (TCDC) is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Auditor to join our team. In this role, you will inspect products, perform dimensional and visual audits, analyze inspection data, and help ensure that our products meet customer and internal quality requirements. You will play a critical role in protecting our customers, supporting production operations, and driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

As an employee-owner, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a culture focused on quality, accountability, and operational excellence while sharing in the company's long-term success.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Control Auditor, you will:

• Inspect, test, and measure raw materials, machined components, castings, and finished products for conformance to specifications.
• Use precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauges, rulers, and other inspection tools.
• Analyze blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection procedures to determine quality requirements.
• Quarantine nonconforming products, materials, and equipment to prevent defects from reaching customers or downstream operations.
• Lead daily Material Review Board (MRB) activities and coordinate with production teams to determine disposition and corrective actions.
• Communicate quality concerns to supervisors and production personnel and assist in problem resolution.
• Review inspection results and recommend corrective actions to improve quality and reduce defects.
• Collect and analyze quality data to support decision-making and process improvements.
• Support root cause analysis, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement initiatives alongside Quality Engineers.
• Audit products, processes, and documentation throughout manufacturing operations.
• Utilize statistical tools and quality methods to support process control and variation reduction efforts.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance, machining, foundry, or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with production and quality teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training, technical coursework, or quality-related certifications.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), auditing, or quality systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, casting, or metalworking operations.

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $22-$26 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits Include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - become an employee-owner
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Vision and dental insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance

Why Join TCDC?

At Twin City Die Castings, quality is at the core of everything we do. Our Quality Control Auditors are trusted partners to operations and play a vital role in delivering products that meet the highest standards. If you're passionate about manufacturing quality, continuous improvement, and being part of an employee-owned company, we'd love to hear from you.