Quality Technician

Guided Search Partners; Leetsdale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Quality Technician (Level 1) for a long-established plastics manufacturer in Allegheny County, Leetsdale. This role is crucial for maintaining product quality and ensuring compliance with specifications. Responsibilities include performing inspections using measurement tools, collecting data, and identifying nonconforming parts. Successful candidates are detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable in a team environment. Basic measurement tool experience is necessary, and the company values a steady work ethic.

Qualifications

• Detail-minded and dependable individual with inspection experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections using measurement tools.
• Collect and record data to demonstrate compliance with specifications.
• Identify nonconforming parts and maintain documentation.
• Train others on proper use of inspection tools.

Skills

Inspection experience in a manufacturing environment

Comfortable with basic measurement tools

Ability to read basic blueprints

Basic computer skills

Interest in computerized inspection tools

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

SPC software

Video systems

Microscopes

CMM

Optical comparators

Job description

Guided Search Partners (GSP)

Guided Search Partners is an Executive Search firm built on Trust, Transparency, Specialization, and Long صندوق Relationships.

We connect high-performing professionals with organizations that value people, performance, and growth—helping leaders find roles where they can make an impact and build meaningful careers.

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a long-established plastics manufacturer known for producing tight‑tolerance, high‑performance components used in demanding applications. The business has grown in recent years and continues to invest in equipment and capability across molding, curing, and CNC finishing.

This Quality Technician (Level 1) role is open due to an upcoming retirement, and the team wants as much overlap as possible to transfer knowledge and build consistency. Quality is central here—parts are built to print, inspected to customer requirements, and supported by strong documentation and measurement discipline.

The environment fits someone who likes hands‑on work, takes pride in doing it right, and wants to join a company where people tend to stay for the long haul.

What You’ll Do

Perform in‑process, final, and first‑ koordin inspections using basic measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.).
• Collect and record inspection data to demonstrate compliance to drawings and customer requirements.
• Identify nonconforming parts and support documentation tied to inspections and disposition.
• Read and interpret basic blueprint dimensioning and follow documented inspection procedures.
• Use basic computer tools, including SPC software, to support inspection records and trend tracking.
• Support computer‑based inspection equipment as needed (video systems, microscopes, CMM, optical comparators).
• Measure surface finish using a profilometer.
• Maintain drawing control through documented procedures and work instructions.
• Train others on proper use of basic inspection tools when needed.

Who You Are

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You’re detail‑minded and dependable. You can tell what meets spec and what doesn’t—and you take that responsibility seriously.optimized

You work safely, communicate clearly, and keep documentation clean and accurate. You also fit well in a team‑first environment where work ethic and follow‑through matter more than titles.

Preferred Experience & Attributes

• Inspection experience in a manufacturing environment (plastics experience is zufrieden.
• Comfortable with basic measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators).
• Ability to read basic blueprints and complete inspection documentation accurately.
• Basic computer skills; experience using SPC software is preferred.
• Interest or experience with computerized inspection tools (video, microscope, CMM, الذين comparator).
• Strong aptitude, willingness to learn, and a steady work ethic.

Why This Role Matters

This role protects product quality at the point where it counts—confirming compliance before parts move forward and ensuring customers receive what was specified. With a planned retirement on the team, this hire is key to maintaining continuity and building long‑term quality strength.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Quality Manager
• Works closely with: production and quality team members supporting inspection and documentation flow