Quality Technician - 1st Shift

Strong Hold; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and performance-based

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life, disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Strong Hold is seeking a quality-focused technician to join our manufacturing team. The role is onsite and entails inspecting products, analyzing test data, and recommending improvements to meet safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have a strong eye for detail, basic math skills, and proficiency with MS Office/Excel. Some college or a high school diploma/GED is expected, with 1–2 years in inspection preferred.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate high-level visual awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong mathematical fundamentals are essential.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical information accurately.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel for drafting reports and data.
• Excellent organizational skills with task prioritization.
• Outstanding attendance is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products at various stages to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Use measurement tools and basic math to evaluate dimensions and specs.
• Maintain high visual awareness to detect defects or inconsistencies.
• Identify quality issues and report for corrective action.
• Develop and maintain inspection records and procedures.
• Record, analyze, and draft quality reports on test data.
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality processes.
• Monitor production to avoid delaying timelines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while meeting goals.
• Capable of standing for long periods in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Skills

Visual attention

Math skills

Technical data analysis

Communication skills

MS Office / Excel

Organizational skills

Attendance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Some College

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Description

Who Are We?

We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers.

Check out our website at www.strong-hold.com.

We Are Not:

• Fancy – as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team.
• Transactional - we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers.
• Satisfied - we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.

Job Summary:

Strong Hold is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our team! This role will be onsite and responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest quality and safety standards before they are shipped to our customers. In this role you will conduct inspections, analyze test data, and provide recommendations for improvement. This is a great opportunity for college students, recent graduates, or those interested in the field of Quality, to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Inspect products at various stages of the manufacturing process to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Use measurement tools and basic math to accurately measure and evaluate product dimensions and specifications.
• Maintain a high-level of visual awareness to detect any defects or inconsistencies in products.
• Identify quality inconsistencies and promptly report them to the appropriate department for corrective action.
• Develop and maintain company inspection records, including documentation of processes and procedures.
• Record, analyze, and draft quality reports on test data.
• Ensure that all test equipment is properly calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify possible areas for improvement in quality processes.
• Monitor production processes to ensure that quality testing procedures do not hinder production timelines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving productivity and quality goals.
• Capable of standing for long periods and perform repetitive tasks as required in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated high-level of visual awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of basic mathematical concepts is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret technical information accurately.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in MS Office, and Excel, particularly in drafting reports and collating data.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Outstanding attendance is a must in this role.
• Highschool Diploma/GED

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Some College.
• 1-2 years of experience as an inspection or quality technician.
• Previous experience working with measurement tools is preferred.

Benefits:

• We value our team members and believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:
• Competitive wage with annual increases and a performance-based annual bonus.
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, & vision, insurance coverage
• Company paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance coverage
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days

Shift Information:

Monday through Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm