Quality Control Technician

KURZ USA; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Lexington, North Carolina is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure the highest quality product standards. This entry-level, full-time role involves collaborating with production teams, performing in-process inspections, and supporting company-wide quality initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess effective communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to safety in the workplace. Join our team and contribute to fostering a culture of quality within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections and controls for all production steps.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Support company-wide quality initiatives and monitor production efficiency.
• Identify potential issues through testing and improve overall quality.
• Communicate inspection and test results to relevant personnel.
• Generate and organize proper quality documentation.
• Define and communicate corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist in investigating production quality issues and root causes.
• Identify and prevent recurring quality issues through investigations.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe working environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Math skills

Quality control expertise

Safety compliance

Physical abilities

Technical skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

The Quality Control Technician is a vital resource who ensures the highest quality product for our customers. They collaborate with production teams to maintain quality‑assurance processes, test products, analyze data, and verify product quality throughout development and manufacturing. They also play a key role in establishing a culture of quality within the organization.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections and control for all production steps, including but not limited to mixing, wax, lacquer, sizing, conditioning, inspection, and slitting.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Support company-wide quality initiatives and monitor production efficiency via standardized testing.
• Identify potential issues through testing and work to improve overall quality.
• Communicate inspection and test results and recommend running parameter changes to relevant personnel (Quality Supervisor/Managers, Departmental Supervisors/Managers).
• Generate and organize proper quality documentation.
• Define, collaborate on, and internally communicate corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist in investigating quality issues arising during production or from customer feedback; investigate root causes using appropriate methodologies for corrective actions.
• Identify and prevent recurring quality issues through investigation and implementation of corrective actions.
• Cross‑train and perform inspection operations as assigned.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe working environment.
• Other duties as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication: Collaborate clearly with integrated team/department to ensure consistent workflow. Ability to provide clear written communication of inspection.
• Math skills: Utilize basic math skills for tasks like interpreting production specifications.
• Quality control: Possess a keen eye for detail and the ability to distinguish colors precisely to conduct thorough quality inspections. Good understanding of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) concepts.
• Safety compliance: Demonstrate a commitment to safety by adhering to respirator requirements as per OSHA standards.
• Physical abilities: Meet the physical demands of the role.
• Technical skills: Possess basic computer skills to operate production-related software and maintain digital records.
• Continuous improvement: Maintain a process optimization mindset.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Manufacturing