Quality Technician - Manheim & Elizabethtown

Harrington; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington is seeking a diligent Quality Technician to perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.

The role requires interpreting technical drawings, using measuring tools, and collaborating with the Quality team to resolve nonconformances. It emphasizes accuracy, communication, and adherence to safety and quality protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational education in electromechanical technology preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with measuring tools and gauges.
• 1–3 years of quality control or welding inspection preferred.
• Knowledge of AWS D14.0 preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and assemblies received from outside suppliers.
• Inspect in-process and finished products.
• Inspect welded joints and assemblies for compliance with welding standards, blueprints, and work orders.
• Document inspection results accurately.
• Communicate and resolve nonconformances with the Quality Department and other departments.
• Investigate and help resolve quality problems.
• Maintain positive interactions with customers, vendors, field sales reps, and coworkers.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Interpretation of drawings

Measuring tools

CMM experience

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational education in electromechanical technology

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape measures

CMM

Job description

Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for receiving, in-process, and final inspections of materials, assemblies, and finished products. This position ensures that products meet applicable quality standards, blueprints, and work order specifications.

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for receiving, in-process, and final inspections of materials, assemblies, and finished products. This position ensures that products meet applicable quality standards, blueprints, and work order specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and assemblies received from outside suppliers.
• Inspect in-process and finished products.
• Inspect welded joints and assemblies for compliance with applicable welding standards, blueprints, and work order specifications.
• Document inspection results accurately.
• Partner with the Quality Department and other departments to communicate and resolve nonconformances and other quality-related issues.
• Investigate and help resolve quality problems.
• Maintain positive, courteous, and respectful interactions with customers, vendors, field sales representatives, and coworkers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or acceptable equivalent.
• Vocational education in electromechanical technology or a similar field preferred.
• High mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Ability to operate measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
• CMM operating experience preferred.
• One to three years of quality control or similar experience preferred.
• One to three years of welding inspection experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AWS D14.0 preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• Mix of sitting, standing, and walking throughout an eight-hour shift.
• Occasional lifting of up to 65 pounds.
• Good eyesight, either natural or corrected.
• Occasional stooping and squatting.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It represents the typical duties and qualifications necessary to successfully perform the position. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of supervision or management.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.