What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at Midwest Hose & Specialty?
Job Title: Quality Control Technician
Company: Midwest Hose & Specialty, Inc.
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position Summary:
Midwest Hose & Specialty, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Quality Control Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring products meet company standards and customer specifications through inspection, testing, and documentation. The ideal candidate takes pride in accuracy, consistency, and maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform inspections of incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods
- Conduct testing and verification of products to ensure compliance with specifications
- Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records
- Identify defects or non-conformances and communicate findings to production teams
- Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action processes
- Ensure compliance with company quality standards and safety procedures
- Maintain calibration and proper use of measuring and testing equipment
- Collaborate with production and management to improve quality processes
Qualifications & Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certification preferred
- 2 years previous quality control or manufacturing experience
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, specifications, and technical documents
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel and data entry)
- Ability to use measuring tools (calipers, gauges, etc.)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in hose, industrial, or manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS)
- Knowledge of ISO standards is a plus
About Us:
Midwest Hose is one of the largest hose and fitting wholesale distributors in North America. Since opening our doors in 1984, we’ve steadily grown and continue to build our loyal customer base, which speaks to how enthusiastic we are for the future! Here at Midwest Hose & Specialty, we believe our employees are the fuel that drives our business, so we treat each person with the respect and value they deserve.
We provide room for upward mobility and advancement to other positions within the company. We promote from within our own organization and reward team members with the potential for advancement and pay increases! We offer competitive pay and career advancement based on performance.
We pride ourselves in offering a premier benefits package which includes:
- Very competitive compensation
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Company paid health and dental insurance plans
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- Great work/life balance
- Casual dress environment
- Career longevity
- Professional growth
If you want to be part of an ever-growing company and believe that Midwest Hose & Specialty is the place for you to begin your new career path please apply today!