Quality Control Technician

Surge; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support quality assurance and inspection activities in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on precision measurement, reading technical drawings, tolerances, and identifying nonconforming parts.

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and analytical, with experience in ISO 9001:2015 standards valued. You will work to maintain accurate records, support corrective actions, and communicate quality concerns with production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Understanding of dimensional tolerances and specifications
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Good math and measurement skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to document inspection results accurately
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on manufactured parts and components
• Work within ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and procedures
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and tolerances
• Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and force testing equipment
• Verify parts meet required specifications and tolerances
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming parts
• Assist with investigating quality issues and identifying potential root causes
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records
• Communicate quality concerns with production and management teams
• Support corrective and preventive quality activities
• Follow established inspection procedures and work instructions
• Maintain inspection equipment and ensure tools are used properly
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and quality-focused work environment

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Math skills

Measurement skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Job description

Quality Control Technician – Manufacturing

We are hiring a Quality Control Technician to support quality assurance and inspection activities in a manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on quality position focused on precision measurement, technical drawings, tolerances, and identifying nonconforming parts.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and takes pride in accuracy and quality. Experience working within ISO 9001:2015 standards is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on manufactured parts and components
• Work within ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and procedures
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and tolerances
• Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and force testing equipment
• Verify parts meet required specifications and tolerances
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming parts
• Assist with investigating quality issues and identifying potential root causes
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records
• Communicate quality concerns with production and management teams
• Support corrective and preventive quality activities
• Follow established inspection procedures and work instructions
• Maintain inspection equipment and ensure tools are used properly
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and quality-focused work environment

Qualifications

• Previous quality control, quality inspection, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Understanding of dimensional tolerances and specifications
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good math and measurement skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to document inspection results accurately
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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