Quality Technician

Martins Investment Group; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Martins Investment Group seeks a detail-oriented Quality Technician in a manufacturing setting, focused on QA, inspection, documentation, and continuous improvement. The role involves close collaboration with Quality Engineers and production teams to resolve non-conformances and maintain quality records.

Ideal candidates will interpret blueprints, apply GD&T, and uphold strict accuracy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret engineering blueprints and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using standard inspection equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly for data entry, spreadsheets, and reporting.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues across different levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage tasks and contribute to projects while meeting established deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and safety.
• Must meet the U.S. Person requirements under ITAR, with supporting documentation required.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Support MRB process, tracking and coordinating movement of products for review.
• Maintain and distribute quality trackers and visual management tools.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers on quality improvement projects and root cause investigations.
• Review SOPs for accuracy, consistency and alignment with quality requirements.
• Maintain organized quality documentation: inspection records, protocols, amendments, deviation reports.
• Collect, analyze, enter, and manage quality data using spreadsheets and quality systems.
• Maintain records of non-conformances, inspection results, and quality activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives affecting product quality and processes.
• Follow safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T

Data entry / spreadsheets

Microsoft Office

Communication

Documentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

Inspection equipment

Minitab

SPC

Quality management systems (MPCS or similar)

Job description

Location: Erlanger, KY or Cincinnati, OH

Work Setup: On-site | Manufacturing Environment

Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $21 to $28 / hour | 48 hours weekly

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support quality assurance, inspection, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role works closely with Quality Engineers and manufacturing teams to investigate non-conformances, maintain accurate quality records, and help ensure products meet established quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience with inspection processes, blueprint interpretation, and quality documentation, along with a strong commitment to accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement.

We have openings in both Cincinnati, Ohio, and Erlanger, Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process, including tracking and coordinating the movement of products requiring review.
• Maintain and distribute quality trackers and visual management tools to support production and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers on quality improvement projects, non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Review standard operating procedures for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with applicable quality requirements.
• Maintain organized quality documentation, including inspection records, protocols, amendments, and deviation reports.
• Collect, analyze, enter, and manage quality data using spreadsheets, reporting tools, and other quality management systems.
• Maintain accurate records of non-conformances, inspection results, and other quality-related activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives involving product quality, manufacturing processes, cost, and production schedules.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, quality standards, and workplace requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret engineering blueprints and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using standard inspection equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly for data entry, spreadsheets, and reporting.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues across different levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage tasks and contribute to projects while meeting established deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and safety.
• Must meet the U.S. Person requirements under ITAR, with supporting documentation required.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Experience

• 2–5 years of quality experience in aerospace, industrial gas turbines, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and quality improvement tools, such as 5 Whys, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Pareto Analysis, and Six Sigma.
• Associate degree in manufacturing, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Minitab.
• Familiarity with MPCS or similar manufacturing and quality systems.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a non-union on-site position in a manufacturing facility. The role involves moving throughout the facility, standing for extended periods, and working with inspection equipment, hand tools, and power tools. Candidates should be comfortable working around manufacturing noise, using required personal protective equipment, and performing physical tasks that may include lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Why This Opportunity?

• Day-shift schedule.
• Opportunity to work closely with Quality Engineers and manufacturing teams.
• Hands-on involvement in quality improvement, inspection, and root cause analysis.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Opportunities to strengthen technical skills in quality systems and manufacturing processes.

Please indicate whether you are interested in the Cincinnati, OH, or Erlanger, KY, location.