Quality Control Technician - Inspections & Compliance

Apex Water + Process Inc.; Saint Michael (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Apex Water and Process Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Minnesota to ensure the quality of engineered products through inspections and thorough documentation.

The role supports QA activities from incoming materials to finished goods and collaborates with Engineering, Production and QEHS to identify quality risks. Responsibilities include performing inspections, managing ITPs, supporting welder qualification, and ensuring compliance with AWS/ASME (Section IX) and ISO 9001

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience with quality testing methods, inspection equipment, manufacturing documentation, or related quality assurance/quality control activities.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, GA drawings, electrical prints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, inspection and test plans, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Working knowledge of inspection methods and tools used to verify material, fabricated component, weldment, assembly, and finished product conformance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications used to maintain electronic inspection records, documentation packets, and quality documentation trackers.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with production, engineering, scheduling, vendors, and QEHS team members.
• Ability to travel to the Chanhassen office, as needed, to support quality control activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, FAT, and final inspections of engineered products, fabricated assemblies, materials, and components using P&IDs, GA drawings, electrical prints, weld symbols, customer specifications, and project quality requirements.
• Manage project quality documentation and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) requirements, including MTRs, material certifications and traceability, inspection records, weld documentation, hold/witness points, approvals, and customer‑required documentation.
• Support welder qualification, certification, and continuity records in accordance with applicable AWS and/or ASME Section IX requirements.
• Coordinate, perform, or support required testing, including Positive Material Identification (PMI), hydrostatic/pneumatic pressure testing, and applicable NDE activities; review results and maintain required records.
• Verify and document applicable code, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage nonconforming products and NCRs, including documenting issues, facilitating Root Cause Analysis, supporting quality investigations, and verifying corrective and preventive actions.
• Communicate quality findings and discrepancies with Production, Engineering, suppliers, and other stakeholders, ensuring quality requirements and required hold/witness points are maintained while driving timely resolution.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of quality procedures, inspection guidelines, documentation standards, and project quality requirements; maintain calibration requirements for inspection and testing equipment.
• Participate in quality and safety inspections and audits to support compliance with ISO 9001, customer specifications, regulatory requirements, company HSE standards, and quality objectives.
• Adhere to and support all safety policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality testing methods

Inspection equipment

Documentation control

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

P&IDs

GA drawings

Electrical prints

Weld symbols

Job description

Apex Water and Process Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Minnesota to ensure the quality of engineered products through inspections and thorough documentation.

The role supports QA activities from incoming materials to finished goods and collaborates with Engineering, Production and QEHS to identify quality risks. Responsibilities include performing inspections, managing ITPs, supporting welder qualification, and ensuring compliance with AWS/ASME (Section IX) and ISO 9001