Quality Control Technician - Shipping

Xerxes; Tipton (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages + overtime

Safety boot allowance

PPE provided

Health, dental & vision benefits

HSA

Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance

EFAP

Wellness programs

Discounts through Perkopolis & GoodLif

Job summary

Mattr in Tipton, IA is looking for a Quality Control Technician Trainee to help ensure incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products meet quality standards. You will perform inspections, maintain QA documentation, and support processes that impact product integrity, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Work closely with production teams, learn measurement techniques, use calibration equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement through data collection and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of manufacturing or quality control experience.
• Experience using measuring devices and calibration equipment.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail during inspections and data entry.
• Ability to follow procedures and analyze quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products per procedures.
• Maintain and support inspection procedures, standards, and testing schedules.
• Complete, review, and archive product documentation accurately.
• Identify non-conforming products and coordinate containment or rework.
• Report quality issues and participate in root cause analysis and NCR processes.
• Support audits and communicate quality information across teams.
• Maintain quality records and reporting for internal teams and customers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through data collection and Lean/SMS activities.
• Mentor production teammates on inspection methods and documentation standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment following health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Measuring devices

Calibration equipment

MS Excel

Job description

Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise. Through a portfolio of brands, we offer highly engineered solutions, technology and products to support infrastructure markets worldwide.

Shawflex is the market leader and a trusted brand in the Electrical Infrastructure industry with a wide variety of wire and cable solutions from common to custom. Our business model thrives on our strong channel relationships and entrepreneurial culture where we champion in providing unique engineered-to-order product offerings to our customers.

Impact of this Role

As a Quality Control Technician Trainee in Tipton, IA, you help ensure incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products meet required quality standards. Working closely with production teams, you perform inspections, maintain accurate quality documentation, and support processes that directly contribute to product integrity, safety, and customer satisfaction.

What Success Looks Like

• Perform inspection and testing of raw materials, purchased goods, and products throughout production using established procedures and control plans.
• Maintain and support inspection procedures, quality standards, and testing schedules.
• Complete, review, and archive product documentation accurately and in accordance with requirements.
• Identify and remove non-conforming products and support appropriate rework or containment actions.
• Report quality issues and participate in root cause analysis and Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) processes.
• Support audits and compliance with specifications while communicating quality information across teams.
• Maintain accurate quality records, documentation, and reporting for internal teams and customers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through data collection and Lean/SMS activities.
• Mentor production team members on inspection methods and documentation standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while following health, safety, and environmental requirements.

What You Bring To The Role

• High school diploma.
• At least 6 months of relevant manufacturing or quality control experience, with training available for the role.
• Experience using measuring devices and calibration equipment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail when performing inspections, testing, and data entry.
• Ability to follow established procedures, analyze quality issues, and support problem-solving activities.

Why Join Mattr?

• Competitive wages with paid overtime and incentive bonus plans.
• Safety boot allowance, PPE, and full safety training provided.
• Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance.
• 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Wellness, mental health, and resilience programs.
• Discounts through Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness.
• Year-round permanent work at one location plus staff social events.