Quality Technician- 1st Shift (Sheffield, Iowa)

Sukup Manufacturing Co.; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sukup Manufacturing Co. is seeking a Quality Inspector to support manufacturing operations and ensure products meet quality standards. The role involves in-process and final inspections, testing, calibration of inspection tools, and documentation of quality data across the production process.

You will read engineering drawings, work with SPC and quality systems, and assist in CAPA and audit activities to drive continuous improvement and compliance across ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.

Qualifications

• Technical certificate or associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in a quality control or inspection role in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in the use of standard inspection tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and basic statistical process control (SPC).
• Strong attention to detail, record-keeping, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with quality software, ERP systems, or CMMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of manufactured parts/products using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.).
• Perform quality tests and checks according to control plans, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Monitor production processes and ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Identify, document, and report non-conforming products or processes; assist in containment and corrective action efforts.
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain accurate inspection and test records using manual logs or digital quality systems.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in internal and external audits (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and help prepare necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve product quality and reduce scrap or rework.

Skills

Reading drawings

SPC knowledge

Quality systems knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

Technical certificate or Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

Standard inspection tools

ERP/CMMS knowledge

Job description

This individual will support our manufacturing operations by ensuring products meet company and customer quality standards. This role is critical in inspecting, testing, and documenting quality-related data throughout the production process to help maintain high standards of product integrity and compliance.

• Technical certificate or associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in a quality control or inspection role in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in the use of standard inspection tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and basic statistical process control (SPC).
• Strong attention to detail, record-keeping, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with quality software, ERP systems, or CMMS is a plus.

Job Duties:

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of manufactured parts/products using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.).
• Perform quality tests and checks according to control plans, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Monitor production processes and ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Identify, document, and report non-conforming products or processes; assist in containment and corrective action efforts.
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain accurate inspection and test records using manual logs or digital quality systems.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in internal and external audits (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and help prepare necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve product quality and reduce scrap or rework.

Working Conditions:

• May involve standing for long periods and lifting light to moderate materials.
• Use of PPE and compliance with all safety standards is required

It is, and will continue to be, the policy of Sukup Manufacturing Co. to practice a program of equal employment designed to assure that all employment decisions and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without unlawful regard to race, religion, veteran status, national origin, disability, age or sex.

In addition to providing equal employment opportunities, it is also our policy to provide an environment free from unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Any alleged violation of this policy will be investigated and disciplinary action will follow as required.

Immigration Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Sukup Manufacturing Co. is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time unless explicitly annotated within the individual job posting.