Quality Technician

Nortech Systems Inc; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortech Systems Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Quality Technician in Bemidji, MN to support continuous improvement and quality excellence across manufacturing and engineering teams.

You will assist with internal audits, corrective actions, and calibration of instruments to ensure conformance to documented standards. The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and providing tools and training to improve product and process quality, with a pay range of $20–$23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in manufacturing/quality control.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to use measuring instruments for conformance to standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QA software applications.
• Familiarity with QA systems and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal audits to ensure quality system compliance.
• Assist with coordinating the closure of corrective actions for quality issues.
• Provide tools, training, and guidance to improve product and process quality.
• Assist in attaining department quality and cost goals and objectives.
• Report key measurements to management as directed.
• Coordinate the First Article process as assigned or directed.
• Test, calibrate and repair measuring instruments to standards.
• Assist with inspecting components for defects and coordinating repairs.

Skills

Quality assurance

Auditing

Calibration

Problem solving

Education

Associates degree or equivalent certification in manufacturing/quality control

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great People Making Lifesaving Products

Nortech Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products. We proudly serve mission critical markets, including medical imaging, medical devices, industrial, and aerospace & defense. Nortech delivers exceptional value by solving complex challenges through innovative, customized engineering, design, manufacturing, and data management solutions. Our expertise is in complex cable, PCBA and integrated higher-level assemblies.

Our team is focused on delivering lifesaving products from medical devices which detect and treat cancer to mission-critical components for airplanes and submarines. Nortech’s customers include some of the biggest names in industry, medical devices and aerospace and defense. We take pride in our team’s role in making products that make a difference.

We're seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Quality Technician who is passionate about continuous improvement and quality excellence. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, and working collaboratively across teams to drive operational improvements.

The pay range for this role is $20 - $23 hourly. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other candidate qualifications.

What Nortech Offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance for employee & family, including a 100% company-paid base medical plan for employees; 401k with company match; tuition reimbursement and PTO
• A diverse and inclusive workplace fostering responsible social engagement
• Training and opportunity for advancement

Why Bemidji?

• Live where others vacation! Easy access to lakes, trails, and year-round outdoor recreation.
• Friendly, welcoming environment with a small-town feel
• Festivals, arts, dining, and outdoor events in every season
• Access to healthcare, education, and career opportunities with Nortech Systems in a growing market.
• Check out this link to learn more about the Bemidji area! https://www.ci.bemidji.mn.us/

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with performing internal audits for processes and products to ensure compliance to the documented quality system.
• Assist with coordinating the successful closure of all closed loop corrective actions concerning quality issues of products and processes.
• Provide manufacturing with the necessary tools, training, and guidance to continually improve product and process quality as instructed.
• Assist in attaining department quality, cost goals and objectives.
• Report key measurements to management as directed.
• Promote a harmonious working environment that fosters continuous improvement.
• Perform basic quality techniques and report on materials, returns and processes.
• Coordinate the First Article process as assigned or directed.
• Assist with coordinating the successful closure of assigned customer complaints.
• Test, calibrate and repair electrical, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic measuring, recording and indicating instruments for conformance to established standards as assigned.
• Assist with disassembling instruments and equipment and inspecting components for defects, issuing necessary repairs, maintenance and calibration as directed.
• Devise formulas to solve problems in measurements and calibrations
• Assist Engineering and Manufacturing in formulating test, calibration, repair and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording and indicating instruments and
  equipment as assigned.
• Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times.

Education & Background:

Associates (A.A.) degree or equivalent certification in a manufacturing, quality control, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Mathematics knowledge including basic calculations, fractions, and measuring.

Experience:

• Reading and accurately interpreting technical instructions including engineering drawings and specifications.
• Using electrical, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic measuring, recording and indicating instruments for conformance to established standards.
• Using electronic devices and computing systems including Microsoft Office and manufacturing/quality control software applications.

Preferred:

• Three months’ related work experience as described above.
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Certain positions at Nortech require access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens, or US Permanent Residents ("green card holders"), and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights, to be considered for a position.

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