Quality Technician: On‑Floor Problem Solver & CI

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing in Cincinnati is seeking a hands-on Quality Technician who thrives on detail and improvement to inspect products on the shop floor and help drive process enhancements. In this role you will perform in-process, final, and incoming inspections, document data and corrective actions, support CAPA, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to keep operations compliant and quality-focused.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing quality, inspection, or production support.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on experience with measurement and inspection tools.
• Background in metal fabrication or welding environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Effective communication and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, final, and incoming inspections to confirm products meet engineering drawings and specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues on the production floor in real time.
• Support timely resolution of nonconformances to keep operations moving.
• Accurately document inspection data, quality issues, and corrective actions.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Help maintain inspection standards, documentation, and acceptance criteria.
• Support quality audits, calibration tracking, and record-keeping.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to improve processes and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Support material traceability and product compliance documentation (including MTRs).
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Quality inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Measurement tools

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering Technology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Profilometers

Job description

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing in Cincinnati is seeking a hands-on Quality Technician who thrives on detail and improvement to inspect products on the shop floor and help drive process enhancements. In this role you will perform in-process, final, and incoming inspections, document data and corrective actions, support CAPA, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to keep operations compliant and quality-focused.