What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Quality Control Technician position at EZ LOADER BOAT TRAILERS INC?
QUALITY CONTROL
Build Quality. Catch the Details. Make an Impact.
Join Our Manufacturing Team
Department: Manufacturing | Reports to: Engineering | Status: Non-Exempt
Do you notice the details others miss? Are you energized by solving problems and helping a team build better products? Join us as a Quality Control professional and help ensure every boat trailer part meets our standards—from incoming materials through final inspection. You’ll combine hands-on measurement, documentation, teamwork, and continuous improvement to protect product quality and keep production moving.
What You’ll Do
- Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished parts for visual and dimensional accuracy.
- Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, tape measures, and other inspection tools to verify conformance.
- Read drawings, specifications, tolerances, inspection plans, and work orders.
- Document inspection results, nonconformances, and corrective actions in the Quality Management System.
- Coordinate containment, correction, or segregation when a quality issue is identified.
- Partner with production, engineering, suppliers, and leadership to investigate root causes and prevent repeat defects.
- Train and coach production employees on workmanship standards, measurement techniques, and quality safeguards.
- Support Lean practices, 5S, safety, first-pass yield, and continuous improvement.
What You Bring
We’re looking for a safety-minded, detail-oriented teammate who communicates clearly, follows through, and enjoys improving how work gets done.
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred.
- Two to five years of quality, manufacturing, or inspection experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read part drawings and specifications, including tolerances and GD&T where applicable.
- Experience with blueprint reading and precision measuring devices; CMM experience is a plus.
- Comfort using Microsoft Office; QMS or ERP experience is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
The Work
- Work regularly on the manufacturing floor around moving mechanical equipment and moderate noise.
- Sit, stand, walk, reach, handle inspection equipment, and occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Work a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends when needed.
Ready to Put Quality First?
Bring your eye for detail, manufacturing know-how, and improvement mindset to a team that takes pride in building dependable products. Apply today and help us make quality visible in every part.
EZ Loader Boat Trailers is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Qualifications:All employees are expected to:
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Support and demonstrate the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values
- Maintain a positive and respectful work environment when interacting with customers, coworkers, and management
- Apply Lean principles and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
- Follow all safety regulations and maintain clean, orderly work areas
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred
- 2–5 years of quality, manufacturing, or inspection-related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read and interpret part drawings/specifications (including tolerances and GD&T where applicable)
- Proficiency in quality assurance and inspection methods, including reading blueprints and tape measures and operating protractors, micrometers, calipers, and other measuring devices (CMM experience a plus where used)
- Computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Office; experience with QMS/ERP systems preferred
Language Skills
- Ability to read, write, and interpret instructions, inspection plans, routers, correspondence, and records
- Ability to communicate clearly with production, engineering, and leadership in one-on-one and small group settings
- Must be able to communicate with other employees and give concise instructions on production needs, including machine operation safety, inventory paperwork, proper stacking/handling of parts, and quality safeguards
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
- Ability to solve problems involving a limited number of concrete variables in standardized situations and to support root cause/corrective actions
Other Requirements
- Willingness to learn and apply continuous improvement tools (e.g., 5S)
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; willingness to assist and train others
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and departmental safety goals
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends as needed
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, procedure manuals, and related documentation
- Maintain professional, accurate documentation (inspection records, nonconformance reports) and follow document control practices
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential job functions.
Salary : $23 - $27