Quality Technician

Accelera; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Monroe, NC is hiring a Quality Technician to uphold production quality standards, perform product evaluations, verify labeling, manage quality records, and ensure alignment with benchmarks.

The role requires strong mathematical and analytical abilities, clear communication, and a proactive ownership mindset in a manufacturing environment. Prior experience in chemical or related sectors is valued.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing, laboratory, quality assurance, or quality control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality inspections across the production line.
• Maintain high QA standards by ensuring procedures are met.
• Confirm labeling accuracy for finished goods and raw materials.
• Execute product testing protocols and record findings precisely.
• Oversee testing of retained products and follow-up tasks.
• Conduct evaluations focused on long-term product stability.
• Identify quality defects and assist in corrective actions to maintain safety and compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive quality logs and documentation.
• Use Excel and internal software to track and share quality data.
• Perform calculations including ratios, dilutions, percentages, and averages.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Cross-train as an Applications Technician when required.

Skills

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Mathematical calculations

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Internal software

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire

Role Overview: Quality Technician

Site: Monroe, NC

Compensation: $21.00 hourly

Shift: 1st Shift

Employment Status: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire

Position Summary

Our Monroe chemical production site is looking for a reliable and precise Quality Technician to join our staff. You will be tasked with upholding production quality standards, conducting product evaluations, verifying labeling accuracy, managing quality records, and ensuring all items align with our established benchmarks.

We are searching for individuals who thrive in a production setting, possess solid mathematical and analytical capabilities, demonstrate excellent communication, and maintain a high level of personal accountability for their work. A background in chemical, printing, textile, or similar manufacturing sectors is highly valued.

Primary Duties

• Conduct routine quality inspections across the production line.
• Help maintain a high standard of production quality by ensuring all established procedures and requirements are met.
• Confirm that all finished goods and raw materials are labeled correctly.
• Execute product testing protocols and record all findings with precision.
• Oversee the testing of retained products and manage necessary follow-up tasks.
• Conduct evaluations focused on long-term product stability.
• Help maintain a safe and compliant working environment by identifying quality defects and assisting in corrective measures.
• Keep comprehensive and accurate quality logs and documentation.
• Utilize Excel and internal software to track, record, and share quality data.
• Perform mathematical tasks including ratios, dilutions, percentages, averages, and basic algebra.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support the team by becoming fully cross-trained to assist as an Applications Technician when required.
• Adhere to all company safety, production, and quality protocols.
• Help maintain a productive and efficient workflow by demonstrating consistent attention to detail throughout the shift.

Requirements and Competencies

• Prior experience in manufacturing, laboratory, quality assurance, or quality control is preferred.
• Backgrounds in textile, chemical, printing, or coatings manufacturing are highly sought after.
• Ability to perform algebraic, ratio, dilution, percentage, and average calculations.
• Competency in basic computer usage and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• High level of precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain professional and calm when handling unexpected challenges.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven sense of personal accountability and ownership.
• Ability to manage priorities and maintain output in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong responsiveness and follow-through on assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently while fostering effective communication with the broader team.
• Willingness to undergo full cross-training to serve as an Applications Technician.

Our Expectations

The ideal candidate will take full ownership of their responsibilities, recognizing that quality extends beyond simple product testing to include ensuring the entire process is accurate, fully documented, and compliant. We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented professional who remains composed under pressure and communicates effectively when issues arise.