Quality Control Technician

Software Placement Group, SPG; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG seeks a Quality Control Technician in Aliquippa, PA to inspect raw materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure quality standards and customer requirements.

You will record inspection results, work with production teams to resolve issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining organized inspection areas and proper handling of equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, specifications, and basic technical documentation
• Comfortable using basic measuring and inspection equipment
• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter and maintain quality records
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize inconsistencies or defects
• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, supervisors, and management
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a manufacturing team

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of raw materials, in-process production, and finished products
• Verify products meet established specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements
• Conduct visual inspections and dimensional measurements using gauges, measuring devices, and inspection equipment
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain required quality documentation
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conforming materials or products
• Work directly with production employees and supervisors to address quality concerns and prevent recurring issues
• Assist with investigating quality problems and determining potential root causes
• Verify product labeling, packaging, identification, and traceability requirements
• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to product quality, manufacturing processes, and waste reduction
• Maintain an organized inspection area and properly care for quality and measurement equipment
• Assist with additional quality-related activities as needed

Skills

Reading and interpreting specs

Measuring & inspection tools

Data entry / quality records

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gauges / measuring devices

Inspection equipment

Quality documentation systems

Job description

Location: Aliquippa, PA | Schedule: full-time, on-site

Overview

An established manufacturer is seeking a Quality Control Technician to inspect raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality specifications and customer requirements. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality and supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor.

What you'll do

• Perform routine inspections of raw materials, in-process production, and finished products
• Verify products meet established specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements
• Conduct visual inspections and dimensional measurements using gauges, measuring devices, and inspection equipment
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain required quality documentation
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conforming materials or products
• Work directly with production employees and supervisors to address quality concerns and prevent recurring issues
• Assist with investigating quality problems and determining potential root causes
• Verify product labeling, packaging, identification, and traceability requirements
• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to product quality, manufacturing processes, and waste reduction
• Maintain an organized inspection area and properly care for quality and measurement equipment
• Assist with additional quality-related activities as needed

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, specifications, and basic technical documentation
• Comfortable using basic measuring and inspection equipment
• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter and maintain quality records
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize inconsistencies or defects
• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, supervisors, and management
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a manufacturing team

Preferred qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or quality inspection preferred
• Previous quality control or inspection experience is a plus
• Spanish fluency preferred

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to play a direct role in maintaining product quality, working closely with production teams, and supporting continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.