Quality Control Technician

Gibraltar Industries; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology firm in Cincinnati seeks a Quality Control Technician to oversee compliance in manufacturing processes. This role includes inspecting drawings, verifying product conformance, and documenting nonconformance issues. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have a minimum of two years’ experience in manufacturing and quality control. The firm values teamwork and effective communication in a robust safety-oriented culture, contributing to its innovative agricultural solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect drawings and documentation for compliance with standards.
• Verify conformance to engineering specifications during inspections.
• Document nonconformance issues using established processes.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Fostering Teamwork

Managing Performance

Building Collaborative Relationships

Customer Orientation

Result Orientation

Personal Credibility

Interpret technical drawings

Technical quality writing

QM experience

MS Office

SharePoint

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

About Our Company – Prospiant, the agriculture technology business portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), and the leading U.S.-based provider of turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions for growing fruits, vegetables, hemp, and cannabis. The company has expertise in custom‑designed, manufactured and installed greenhouses for research, education, and retail garden centers. Prospiant embodies long‑term stability with the unmatched financial strength and end‑to‑end expertise of our heritage brands; gained during more than 150 years of combined business success.

We are trusted Agtech partners for growing a prosperous and sustainable world. Our success in the produce, commercial, and cannabis markets couldn't be possible without our employees' commitment to our core values – Make It Better, Make It Right, Make It Together, and Make An Impact.

• Make It Better – Challenges our way of thinking every day to exceed the needs of our customers and improve our business and workplace. Raises the bar and sets new standards.
• Make It Right – Cares about doing the right thing for fellow employees, customers, and our communities. Holds high standards of ethics and safety and includes others. Does not look the other way when something is amiss.
• Make It Together – Works collaboratively with others, across the organization, and with our customers. Fosters a culture that is inclusive of different perspectives and experiences.
• Make An Impact – Approaches work and life with an intent to drive change and make a difference for our customers, investors, and community.

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided by an inclusive, values‑driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Position Summary

The Quality Control Technician will inspect drawings, material lists, production illustrations, samples, and other appropriate documentation before, during, and after the manufacturing process to ensure that products align with regulations, manufacturer specifications, and company standards. They will also identify and provide root‑cause corrective analysis for non‑conforming parts.

Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties)

• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Verify conformance to drawing and/or engineering specifications during first‑piece, last‑piece and hourly inspections
• Identify and reject nonconforming assemblies, parts, raw material, or components, using inspection form
• Prepare inspection reports and document nonconformance
• May interact with Project and Design management and input appropriate resolution of findings
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre‑task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects
• Conduct and document observations of design as it progresses
• Participate in investigations of quality issues and assist with root‑cause analysis
• Provide guidance and support to manufacturing personnel on quality‑related matters
• Accurately enter appropriate data into Epicor ERP system (part quantities, job number)
• Align components using calipers, rulers, etc. and clamp pieces
• Ensure materials meet the current quality standards by using tape measure to compare to production drawing

Secondary Accountabilities

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. As assigned by Production Supervisor, Team Lead or Management.

Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Experience

Degree: HS Diploma/GED

Years of Experience: 2+ Years – Manufacturing

Years of Experience: 2+ Years – Quality

Competencies / Technical Skills

Core Competencies: Fostering Teamwork; Managing Performance; Building Collaborative Relationships; Customer Orientation; Result Orientation; Personal Credibility

Organizational Competencies: Initiative

Additional Position Competencies (max 4): Interpret technical drawings, technical quality writing, QM experience

Technical Skills: MS Office, SharePoint

Licenses / Certifications

Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk, stand, and bend frequently, up to 8 hours a day. May be required to lift, up to 60 pounds. Occasionally required to move and handle material.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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