Quality Control Technician

Everidge; Winnebago (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality through routine testing and inspections. This entry-level position requires a high school or technical education and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on quality assurance. The role involves detailed inspections, data recording, and collaboration with supervisors to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• High school or technical education with emphasis on mathematics.
• Dexterity and precision in operating gauges and testing equipment.
• Strong quality orientation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests on materials and finished goods.
• Conduct visual inspections for defects and report findings.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality data documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem analysis

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school or technical education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Responsibilities and Tasks

1. Perform routine tests on materials, goods in process, or finished goods, comparing results with company quality standards. Report findings to line mechanics or supervisors for analysis and action.
2. Conduct visual inspections for obvious defects.
3. Perform detailed visual inspections to determine product quality when limits are not clearly defined. Remove defectives and return acceptable products to the line.
4. Notify supervisors when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or when major quality issues are observed.
5. Record inspection results on forms or charts, report defect counts, and maintain quality data documentation.
6. Recommend disposition of questionable products to supervisors.
7. Potentially serve as quality control department clerk, maintaining all quality records.
8. May act as scrap collector, removing tested samples from inspection stations.

Education and Experience

• Dexterity and precision in operating gauges and testing equipment.
• High school or technical education, with emphasis on mathematics.
• Considerable mental and visual effort required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Certifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, flow, layout, and production equipment.
• Strong quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to train employees.
• Computer proficiency preferred, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and measure with a tape measure.
• Ability to perform simple percentage calculations and log data.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on a PC as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during work shifts.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Quality Assurance
• Industry: Manufacturing