Quality Technician

Description

Position at Hearth & Home Technologies, LLC

Position Details

• Location: Mt. Pleasant, IA
• Starting Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour (based on skills & experience)
• Shift Details: 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Core Hours)
• Monday – Thursday
• OT as needed
• Full Time / Direct Hire
  

Quality Assurance Tech Duties Include

• Analyze quality data and prepare standard and ad hoc reports to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Assess quality issues, track defect trends, and support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Apply statistical methods including process capability, hypothesis testing, tolerance analysis, and measurement systems analysis (MSA)
• Develop and execute inspection plans, sampling methods, and test procedures
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and support PPAP processes
• Conduct product and process audits, including finished goods inspections (fit, form, and function)
• Monitor production quality through in-process audits and sampling
• Control and document non-conforming materials, including disposition (scrap, rework, return to stock, RMA)
• Communicate quality issues with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely resolution
• Maintain calibration and proper use of inspection and test equipment
• Support Quality Management System (QMS) requirements in alignment with ISO 9001
• Participate in testing activities, including product performance and compliance testing
• Act as a representative during external audits and inspections (e.g., listing agencies)
• Assist with packaging validation and ISTA testing as needed
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance Technician role (or equivalent) in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of quality systems, inspection methods, and documentation practices
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and technical documents
• Experience with statistical analysis and quality tools (MSA, process capability, sampling plans)
• Hands-on experience with measurement and test equipment (calipers, gauges, etc.)
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and quality systems/databases
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings clearly across teams
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
  
  

HHT Benefits Starting Day 1

• Health Care: medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Time Off: 128 hours (prorated from start date)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401k with 6% company match
• Access to Earnings On a Daily Basis
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Quarterly Profit Sharing – Eligible after 1 year of service
• Paid Parental Leave - Eligible after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service
• $10,000 Adoption / Surrogacy Reimbursement - Eligible after 1 year of service
  
  

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, and Retirement Benefits). Hearth & Home Technologies benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Our company endeavors to make www.hearthnhome.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 952-985-6000 or via email at [email protected]. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.