Quality Technician

TruCut; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential (10%)

Full benefits (health, dental, vision,

Gainshare linked to company perf.

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Training and advancement opportunities

Ideas valued culture

Job summary

TruCut is seeking a Quality Technician to join our shop floor team. You will help build quality into processes, inspect parts, read blueprints, and collaborate with production and engineering to prevent issues and drive improvement. The role supports ISO quality initiatives and continuous improvement in a hands-on environment.

The position emphasizes proactive problem solving, teamwork, and being on the floor where the work happens. Night shifts and overtime are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with inspection tools and measuring equipment.
• Experience with MSA, calibration, or ISO 9001 systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, or CAD software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and verify product quality.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Use measuring and inspection equipment to evaluate parts.
• Monitor quality and reliability data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support testing, calibration, and auditing activities.
• Work with production and engineering teams to solve problems before they become customer issues.
• Assist with ISO quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Help maintain the high standards our customers expect from TruCut products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Continuous improvement

Tools

Inspection tools

Measurement equipment

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

CAD software

Job description

The Role

This isn't an office-only quality position.

You'll spend time on the shop floor working alongside production teams, identifying opportunities for improvement, investigating issues, and helping build quality into the process from the beginning. You'll become a key part of ensuring our products meet customer expectations and our ISO quality standards.

What You'll Do

• Perform inspections and verify product quality.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Use measuring and inspection equipment to evaluate parts.
• Monitor quality and reliability data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support testing, calibration, and auditing activities.
• Work with production and engineering teams to solve problems before they become customer issues.
• Assist with ISO quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Help maintain the high standards our customers expect from TruCut products.

Work Schedule & Expectations

This role supports our night shift operation.

Typical schedule: 7:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Overtime is common as we continue to grow our business and support customer demand.

Success in this role comes from being proactive, collaborative, and willing to spend time where the work happens. Quality doesn't sit behind a desk - and neither do our best Quality Technicians.

What You Get

• Competitive base pay (based on experience).
• 10% night shift differential.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Full benefits (health, dental, vision, life, 401(k)).
• Gainshare tied to company performance.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Training and advancement opportunities.
• A workplace where your ideas are valued.

What It's Like Here

• ISO certified manufacturing environment.
• Clean, safe, and stable workplace.
• Hands-on work where attention to detail matters.
• A team that values accountability and continuous improvement.
• Open Book Management and The Great Game of Business culture.
• Leadership that recognizes achievement and contribution.

Who This Is For

We're looking for people who:

• Take pride in doing things right
• Pay attention to detail
• Enjoy solving problems
• Work well with others
• Communicate effectively
• Want to learn, improve, and grow their career

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience reading blueprints and technical drawings
• Familiarity with inspection tools and measuring equipment
• Experience with MSA, calibration, or ISO 9001 systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, or CAD software is a plus

Let's Keep It Simple

No long application process.