Quality Technician

Northway Industries, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northway Industries, Inc. is seeking a motivated Quality Technician to join our shop-floor team in Pennsylvania. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in ensuring products meet quality standards. You will perform inspections on parts, assist with quality issues, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. While experience in manufacturing is beneficial, training will be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in manufacturing/assembly is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic inspections on parts and assemblies.
• Use measurement tools to verify accuracy.
• Record inspection results clearly and accurately.
• Assist with non-conformance reports as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to learn measurement tools

Understanding of quality standards

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Gauges

Job description

Northway Industries is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our shop-floor team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, wants to learn manufacturing processes, and takes pride in making sure products are built right the first time.

Applicants must be reliable, have a willingness to learn, and a strong eye for detail. We’ll train you on the tools, inspection methods, and quality standards used across our production floor.

As a Quality Technician, you help ensure that every product leaving Northway meets the standards our customers expect. Your work directly supports our reputation for reliability, precision, and consistent quality.

Job Duties

• Perform basic in-process and final inspections on parts and assemblies
• Use measurement tools (calipers, tape measures, gauges)
• Check parts for accuracy, defects, and overall workmanship
• Compare parts to drawings or samples to ensure they meet the required tolerances
• Record inspection results clearly and accurately
• Tag any parts that don’t meet standards
• Assist with simple non‑conformance reports as needed
• Work closely with machine operators and assemblers to find and help resolve issues
• Help verify setups and ensure parts are running correctly
• Learn how to identify root causes of quality issues
• Participate in continuous improvement and 5S activities

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork skills with a positive can‑do attitude
• Willingness to learn measurement tools, inspection methods, and quality standards
• Comfortable working on the shop floor in a manufacturing environment
• Dependable, punctual, and able to follow standard procedures
• Experience in manufacturing, woodworking, machining, or assembly (not mandatory)
• Familiarity with basic measurement tools (not mandatory)
• Interest in quality, process improvement, and technical work
• Ability to read and interpret prints from various manufacturers