Quality Technician: ISO QA & Continuous Improvement

Backer Hotwatt, Inc.; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Backer Hotwatt, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician in Danvers, MA to support quality assurance by inspecting materials, components, and finished products to meet specifications. Work with production, engineering and management to drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes testing, documentation, and analysis, with duties spanning calibration, audits, CAPA, and training of staff while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical education preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality control in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with inspection tools: calipers, micrometers, height gauges, metrology instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills incl. MS Office and quality documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, final, and incoming inspections using measurement tools, visual criteria, and test equipment.
• Interpret and apply drawings, blueprints, specifications, and quality standards to inspection tasks.
• Document nonconformances and work with production and engineering to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and audits.
• Support root cause analysis and CAPA efforts.
• Assist in calibration and maintenance of inspection and test equipment.
• Participate in internal audits and support ISO or other standards compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality systems and processes.
• Help train employees on quality procedures and inspection criteria as needed.
• Promote and adhere to safety, environmental, and workplace policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical education preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Metrology instruments

Job description

Backer Hotwatt, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician in Danvers, MA to support quality assurance by inspecting materials, components, and finished products to meet specifications. Work with production, engineering and management to drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes testing, documentation, and analysis, with duties spanning calibration, audits, CAPA, and training of staff while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.