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Quality Control Technician - 1st Shift

Master Dowel
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

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Quality Control Technician - 1st Shift

Ankeny, IA


Description:


Join a quickly growing Iowa company in the manufacturing industry! Master Dowel LLC is seeking a Quality Control Technician to maintain quality standards by approving incoming materials, reviewing in-process production, and checking finished products. If you have strong attention to detail and a critical eye for quality, this position is for you!


Quality Tech Job Duties:

  • Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials. Measure products with rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
  • Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to the production supervisor.
  • Removes all products and materials that fail to meet specifications.
  • Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
  • Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; and inputting data into a quality database.
  • Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calling for repairs and calibration.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
  • Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
  • Read blueprints and specification data.
  • Discuss inspections results with those responsible for products.
  • Report inspections and test data.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

  • $21 per hour
  • 8-hour shift
  • 1st shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime available

Requirements:


Strong Attention to Detail

Analyzing Information

Reporting Research Results

Documentation Skills

Promoting Process Improvement

Managing Processes

Manufacturing Methods and Procedures

Supporting Innovation

Quality Engineering


Master Dowel LLC is a quickly growing Iowa company in the manufacturing industry. Master Dowel LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.  

Salary : $21

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