Quality Technician

THE GEORGE EVANS CORPORATION; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Evans Corporation in Moline, IL is seeking a Quality Technician to support manufacturing by inspecting steel reels and fabricated parts to meet customer, engineering, and ISO quality requirements. You will perform part inspections, assist with ISO compliance, audits, and document results to help identify and resolve quality issues.

A high school diploma is required; hands-on experience with precision measuring tools and reading engineering drawings is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or manufacturing training preferred.
• Hands-on experience using precision measuring devices in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing quality inspection, preferably in steel fabrication or welding environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect steel reels and fabricated parts for conformance to drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures, gauges).
• Verify dimensions, weld quality, fit, finish, and material specifications.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Support ISO quality management system requirements and documentation.
• Assist with internal ISO audits, including audit preparation, execution, and follow-up.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions with production and engineering.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Documentation skills

Communication with production

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Gauges

Job description

Description

Summary

The Quality Technician supports manufacturing operations by inspecting steel reels and miscellaneous fabricated parts to ensure they meet customer, engineering, and ISO quality requirements. This role performs part inspections, supports ISO compliance, assists with internal audits, and works closely with production to identify and resolve quality issues.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Inspection & Testing

• Inspect steel reels and miscellaneous fabricated parts for conformance to drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Perform in-process and final inspections using measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
• Verify dimensions, weld quality, fit, finish, and material specifications
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records

ISO & Quality System Support

• Support ISO quality management system requirements and documentation
• Assist with internal ISO audits, including audit preparation, execution, and follow-up
• Ensure inspection procedures and records comply with ISO standards
• Help identify nonconformances and support corrective and preventive actions

Internal Audits & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in scheduled internal audits across production and support areas
• Assist in root cause analysis for quality issues
• Work with production, engineering, and management to implement corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and process consistency

Production & Team Support

• Communicate quality issues clearly to production and supervision
• Support first-article inspections and new or revised part introductions
• Help train production employees on quality requirements and inspection standards
• Promote a culture of quality and attention to detail on the shop floor

Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or manufacturing training preferred
• Hands-on experience using precision measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, tape measures, gauges, etc.) in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in manufacturing quality inspection, preferably in steel fabrication or welding environments
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and reporting

Preferred

• Experience with steel reels, welded fabrication, or custom manufacturing
• Experience working closely with shop floor supervisors and production teams

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Effective communication with both office and shop floor personnel
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on solutions