What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Process Quality Control Technician position at Brunton International LLC?
ABOUT BRUNTON:
Brunton is a heritage brand known for precision compasses that have been trusted by geologists, soldiers, surveyors, educators, and adventurers around the world since 1894. Brunton products set the global gold standard for quality, reliability, durability, and precision. Brunton has been manufacturing compasses with pride in Riverton, WY for over 50 years, and has been back under local ownership and leadership since 2021. Brunton is a woman-owned, geologist-led, family business that fosters a team atmosphere and positive working environment.
Brunton is a heritage brand known for precision compasses that have been trusted by geologists, soldiers, surveyors, educators, and adventurers around the world since 1894. Brunton products set the global gold standard for quality, reliability, durability, and precision. Brunton has been manufacturing compasses with pride in Riverton, WY for over 50 years, and has been back under local ownership and leadership since 2021. Brunton is a woman-owned, geologist-led, family business that fosters a team atmosphere and positive working environment.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are looking for an In-Process Quality Control Technician to help monitor our manufacturing operations and ensure that our products meet high quality standards. Brunton has a direct manufacturing team of about 15 people who are responsible for making around 65 different models of compasses and accessories totaling around 80,000 units per year. The production floor is dynamic, with different products and processes under way each day. This IPQC Technician will serve a critical role in making sure that proper procedures, materials, tools, workflows, QC checks, and safety protocols are being used throughout the production floor each day.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work Area/Line Inspections:
- Perform routine checks in each production area to verify that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are being followed
- Ensure that correct procedures are being followed and are visible at each station
- Verify that workers are clocked into correct operations per assigned task/station and that workers have been properly trained for that task
- Check that workers have proper PPE for given tasks
- Conduct work area safety checks
Defect Management:
- Identify manufacturing defects as early as possible, documenting and reporting, separating for rework or scrap, and problem-solving with Production Manager to avoid future errors
- Enforce 10-10-10 quality checks in all production areas and processes – QC check after first 10 units are produced, QC check 10 units in the middle of workflow, QC at least 10% of finished goods, increasing to 100% depending on product type
- Help build and encourage culture of “check-do-check” that involves each worker in the quality control process
Equipment & Tool Verification:
- Ensure that the correct tools, materials, adhesives, cleaners, settings, and other equipment are present and being correctly used for each operation/station
Data Recording:
- Log inspection data, defect rates, scrap reports, and other QC data in ERP system per work order
Process Improvement:
- Help document defect issues, problem-solve root causes, and ensure that changes were implemented to avoid the same or similar issues in the future
- Assist with process and product improvement, participating in Product 360 reviews for continual improvement
Other Areas as Needed:
- Assist Production Manager with restructuring of production workflows from batch to assembly line model
- Help create and post the correct procedures at relevant stations for each workflow
- Assist with stocking of stations with correct tools and materials, and with the design of stations with proper ergonomics for the tasks performed at that station
- Help with purchasing of consumables for production
- Assist Warehouse and Shipping as needed
- Assist with production of Branded Gear which moved to in-house DTF transfer and sublimation printing in 2026
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with product testing, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles
- At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
- Ability to read technical product drawings and procedural instructions
- Familiarity taking technical measurements
- Ability to be on your feet for much of the working day
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Power Point, and Excel
- Collaborative and positive team player who is able to take and give directions
- Natural problem-solver with an eye for efficiency, quality, and attention to detail
- Ambitious and self-driven with the ability to prioritize workflow based on timing and need
- Interest in outdoor recreation, geology, military, navigation, surveying, survival skills, product repair, or traditional bushcraft
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Brunton is an equal opportunity employer. We value creativity, craftsmanship, practical problem-solving, and diverse perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Brunton is an equal opportunity employer. We value creativity, craftsmanship, practical problem-solving, and diverse perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Salary : $15 - $16