Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

IDEX; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Quality Technician in Keene, NH for a 2nd shift. The role focuses on inspecting and verifying products to ensure they meet customer specs and internal standards, with final acceptance prior to shipment.

You will document measurements, support ISO compliance, and work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to embed quality in processes. Ideal candidates have at least three years in quality roles, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read optical and traditional

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in quality, inspection, metrology, or similar manufacturing role.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and standards, including ISO procedures.
• Experience with optical components and precision-manufactured parts preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within defined responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand optical and traditional blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify manufactured products to meet specifications and internal requirements.
• Perform final product acceptance and ensure data packets are complete before customer release.
• Record, verify, and report inspection results and measurement data.
• Prepare customer inspection data packets and quality records.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure quality into processes.

Skills

Quality inspection

Metrology

Documentation

Blueprint reading

Tools

MS Office

MS Outlook

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Join 603 OPTX, a Micro-LAM/IDEX Company. We are a nationally award-winning company recognized for our outstanding workplace culture and commitment to innovation in optics and advanced manufacturing. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge optical solutions to customers across industries, and we are seeking skilled talent to grow with our team in Keene, NH. This is for a FT 2nd shift role.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Technician is responsible for inspecting and verifying manufactured products to ensure they meet customer specifications, quality standards, and internal requirements. This role performs final product acceptance, validates recorded measurement data, and ensures all required inspection documentation and data packets are complete and accurate prior to customer release. The Quality Technician works closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure quality is built into processes and products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS

• A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform inspection and testing of manufactured parts to determine product acceptance or rejection.
• Execute final inspection and provide final acceptance of product prior to shipment.
• Accurately record, verify, and report inspection results and measurement data.
• Prepare and maintain customer inspection data packets and quality records.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure quality requirements are clearly understood and met.
• Read and interpret optical and traditional engineering drawings and specifications.
• Follow detailed work instructions, procedures, and inspection plans.
• Conduct optical testing as required by customer or internal specifications.
• Maintain organization of inspection activities and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
• Support compliance with ISO standards and internal quality system requirements.
• Transport finished products to the final inspection area as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Works in a manufacturing and inspection environment. Moderate walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching required. Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Operates tools, equipment, and machinery in accordance with company policies and procedures. Required to maintain a clean and safe work area. Must follow established safety procedures. Responsible for correcting unsafe conditions when possible and reporting hazards to management or the Safety Committee immediately. Travel may be required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of Three (3) years of experience in a quality, inspection, metrology, similar manufacturing role, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and standards, including ISO and internal quality procedures.
• Experience working with optical components and precision-manufactured parts preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within defined responsibilities.
• Ability to use relevant computer applications: MS Office, MS Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand both optical and traditional blueprints.
• Must have strong attention to detail.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car you’re driving has a BAND-IT® clamp holding your side airbag safely in place. If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life® rescue tool may have saved your life. If you or a family member is battling cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our growing IDEX Health & Science team.