Quality Control Supervisor (Trainee)

Andritz AG; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Andritz AG in Torrington, CT is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor (Trainee) to oversee daily shop-floor operations, ensure products meet quality standards, and drive hands-on inspection activities from in-process checks to final reports.

Responsibilities include supervising production, performing and overseeing inspections with calipers, micrometers, and gauges, and maintaining accurate records to support customer audits. ISO manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production shop floor environment.
• Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shop operations and production activities.
• Assign work, set priorities, and balance workloads.
• Maintain a strong hands-on presence on the shop floor.
• Ensure work is performed according to drawings, procedures, and specifications.
• Resolve production and quality issues in real time.
• Perform and oversee in-process and final inspections; verify parts meet specifications.
• Prepare final inspection and quality reports for customers; maintain inspection data and certifications.
• Support customer audits and quality reviews; communicate results to management and customers.
• Enforce safety rules and proper PPE usage; maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Train and coach operators on quality standards and inspection methods.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and workflow; reduce scrap and rework.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

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Job title: Quality Control Supervisor (Trainee)

Job family: QHSE Management

Business area: Pulp & Paper Service

Contract location: Torrington, CT, US

Working location: Torrington, CT, US

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

JOB PROFILE

QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR

Working location: Torrington, CT USA

General Description

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day shop floor operations while ensuring all products meet internal quality standards and customer requirements. This is a hands-on role focused on supervision, inspection, documentation, and direct involvement in quality control activities from in-process checks through final customer reports.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

The Quality Control Supervisor's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise daily shop operations and production activities
• Assign work, set priorities, and balance workloads
• Maintain a strong hands-on presence on the shop floor
• Ensure work is performed according to drawings, procedures, and specifications
• Resolve production and quality issues in real time
• Quality Control
  • Perform and oversee in-process and final inspections
  • Verify parts and assemblies meet specifications, blueprints, and customer requirements
  • Use inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools
  • Identify defects, non-conformances, and quality trends
  • Initiate corrective actions and work with operators to prevent repeat issues
  • Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation
• Customer Reporting & Documentation
  • Create, maintain, and review in-process inspection reports
  • Prepare final inspection and quality reports for customers
  • Ensure all reports are accurate, complete, and meet customer and contractual requirements
  • Compile inspection data, measurements, and certifications as required
  • Support customer audits, quality reviews, and documentation requests
  • Communicate quality results and concerns to management and customers as needed
• Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce safety rules and proper PPE usage
  • Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations
• Train and coach operators on quality standards and inspection methods
• Provide feedback on performance and quality expectations
• Support onboarding and training of new employees
• Maintain consistent communication between shop floor and management
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and workflow
• Reduce scrap, rework, and customer returns
• Support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with management, engineering, and quality teams

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production shop floor environment.
• Prior experience in quality control, product inspection, or shop floor supervision is preferred.
• Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment is preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.