Quality Technician

Litchfield Chamber of Commerce; Litchfield, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Employee stock ownership

Vacation + holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Tech-Etch is seeking a Quality Technician to perform final audits, incoming material inspections, and run automated inspection equipment. The role collaborates with operations, supply chain, and production to ensure timely movement of materials while maintaining quality and safety.

Responsibilities include preparing data for customer sites, supporting engineering measurements, and conducting First Article Inspections. Proficiency with GD&T, Excel, and ERP knowledge (Epicor preferred) is valued.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematics.
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills for data input and analysis.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform final audits and incoming inspection.
• Operate automated inspection equipment and download data.
• Record dimensional and non-dimensional data with good documentation practices.
• Prepare documentation for shipments and data uploads to customer sites.
• Support measurement needs of Engineering, Inspection, and Customers.
• Run automated inspection devices to gather data and perform First Article Inspections.
• Assist with organizing shipments with inspection and logistics teams.

Skills

Mathematics

GD&T

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Documentation

Tools

Epicor ERP

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Quality Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for final audits, incoming inspection of materials and subcontract work, running product on the automated inspection equipment including the downloading of data into spreadsheets and verifying the results. Other tasks will be first article inspections, calibrations, measurements for special projects and other tasks assigned by management. The position collaborates with operations, supply chain, and production teams to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and timely movement of materials and finished goods, while driving strong performance in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality General

• Interpret drawings, specifications, and additional customer requirements.
• Inspect products using video inspection equipment, micrometers, calipers, drop gauges, enhanced vision devices and other measurement equipment as needed.
• Record the information compiled both dimensional and non-dimensional on the appropriate forms utilizing good documentation practices and evaluate them for compliance with the requirements defined.
• Prepare documentation packages to accompany shipments.
• Prepare data collections for uploading to customer sites.
• Support measurement needs of Engineering, Inspection, and Customers.
• Run the automated inspection devices to gather data.
• Perform First Article Inspections.
• Help organize shipments working with the inspection and logistics teams.
• Be a strong team member.

Quality Additional

• Programming of the automated inspection systems in the area.
• Calibration of the inspection devices and how to properly access and record the information in the database.
• Understand the ERP system and how to access the information required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic mathematics.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Strong computer skills including general competency in Microsoft office mainly Excel for data inputs.
• Strong organizational, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management skills with attention to details.
• ERP system experience required (Epicor preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

• Work performed in office, warehouse, and manufacturing floor environments.
• Frequent standing and walking required.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay with Bonus Potential
• Employee Stock Ownership
• 20 Vacation Days + 10 Holidays
• Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k with Company Match
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development & Career Advancement Pathways
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Quarterly & Personal Performance Bonus Opportunities

SALARY RANGE:

Salary Range: $17.50-$25.00/hour

This is the full salary range for the position. Most new hires can expect to start around $17.50/hour.

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

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