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QC Associate

Martin Sprocket & Gear
Albemarle, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026

Are you ready to bring your Quality skills to a team that values precision and innovation? At Martin Sprocket & Gear, we’re dedicated to producing quality mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings with excellence, and we're looking for skilled Quality Control Associates like you!

What You'll Do:

  • Measurement setup assistance: Support operators with measurement setups to ensure accurate inspections.
  • Inspection task execution: Follow process sheets, blueprints, and supervisor instructions to perform inspection tasks.
  • Visual & dimensional inspections: Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of products to verify compliance with quality standards.
  • Documentation: Record and document inspection results, noting any deviations or defects for further review.
  • Use of measuring instruments: Utilize measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges) to verify product dimensions and tolerances.
  • Machine and work area maintenance: Assist in maintaining machines and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
  • Safety protocol adherence: Follow all safety protocols, including wearing required PPE at all times.
  • Cross-departmental support: Support additional areas or departments as assigned to enhance overall operations.

What You'll Bring:

  • Blueprint reading and technical understanding: Ability to read and interpret blueprints;  knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) are a plus.  Proficiency will be tested during interview process
  • Measurement tool proficiency: Skilled in using micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, height gauges, and other precision measuring tools.  Proficiency will be tested during interview process.
  • Professional communication: Able to communicate effectively with machinists, supervisors, managers, and colleagues in sales and production control.
  • Basic math skills: Proficient in basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals, as well as converting fractions to decimals.
  • Language and documentation skills: Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions in English and complete inspection logs and reports.
  • Computer Skills Required:  Proficient with MS Excel and Word to create QC documentation.    Experience with AX Shop Floor system is a plus.
  • Work ethic and policy adherence: Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to working scheduled hours and following all company policies, including timekeeping.
  • Physical capability: Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment, able to stand for the entire shift, and capable of working in a team-oriented setting.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy: Strong focus on accuracy and quality in inspection tasks.

Your Schedule:

    • 1st Shift, Monday – Friday,  7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.?

Founded in 1951 by Joe Martin Sr., Martin Sprocket & Gear is a global leader in mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings. We are proud to remain family-owned and operate on a simple philosophy:

"Make a quality product, have plenty of it available, and be easy to do business with!"

With dedicated employees, regional facilities, and strong distributor partnerships, Martin offers stability, growth potential, and a dynamic work environment for all team members.

Why is it great to work for us?


As an employer of choice, we offer a stable work environment with equal leadership development and career growth opportunities. We take great pride in our people and believe they are our greatest asset.

  • Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental
  • Employee Wellness Plan
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401k Profit Trust Plan
  • PTO
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Competitive Pay
  • Company Holidays

 

Apply today and become part of Martin Sprocket & Gear’s legacy of quality and excellence!

 Disclaimers
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of candidates hired.

Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and an E-Verify participating employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.

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