Quality Control Technician Trainee: Inspect & Improve

MATTR; Iowa; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages with paid overtime

PPE and safety training provided

Health, dental & vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

MATTR in Tipton, IA seeks a Quality Control Technician Trainee to help ensure incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet quality standards. You will conduct inspections, document results, and support root-cause analyses while working with production teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers training, opportunity for overtime, and a benefits package including PPE, health coverage, and safety training. Elevate your skills in a manufacturing setting with real impact.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inspection

Data entry

Procedures following

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Measuring devices

Calibration equipment

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MATTR in Tipton, IA seeks a Quality Control Technician Trainee to help ensure incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet quality standards. You will conduct inspections, document results, and support root-cause analyses while working with production teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers training, opportunity for overtime, and a benefits package including PPE, health coverage, and safety training. Elevate your skills in a manufacturing setting with real impact.