What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at Minnesota Flexible Corporation?
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this vital role, you will ensure that products meet rigorous quality standards by conducting precise inspections, analyzing measurement data, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will help uphold regulatory compliance, enhance product reliability, and maintain the integrity of our quality management systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment committed to excellence and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Perform first-piece inspections to verify that initial production parts meet all print, specification, and quality requirements.
- Conduct in-process inspections throughout production to identify defects and process deviations.
- Perform final inspections before products are approved for shipment or moved to the next operation and accurately document the results of the inspections and testing.
- Maintain the knowledge and ability to perform all production tasks and processes.
- Identify and document nonconforming materials or products.
- Complete Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and other required quality-defect documentation.
- Properly identify, contain, and communicate nonconforming products.
- Investigate quality concerns to determine the extent of the issue and potential cause.
- Work with production employees and leadership to resolve quality concerns and prevent recurrence.
- Perform targeted inspections in response to customer complaints, internal defects, or process concerns.
- Train production employees in quality requirements, inspection methods, standard work, and proper manufacturing processes.
- Provide coaching and retraining when quality or process concerns are identified.
- Conduct routine quality spot checks of operators, processes, documentation, and completed products.
- Verify that employees are following current prints, specifications, standard work, and quality procedures.
- Communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly to production employees, supervisors, and management.
- Support continuous-improvement activities related to product quality, process consistency, and defect reduction.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and organized quality records.
- Follow all company safety, quality, and workplace policies.
- Coordinate annual calibration with outside calibration services.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school High School Diploma, Associate Technical Degree, Certification, or Diploma
- Previous experience in quality or manufacturing –1 year minimum preferred
- Experience investigating manufacturing defects or customer quality concerns.
- Ability to follow work instructions and read engineering drawings.
- Ability to maintain accurate records & prepare reports.
- Familiarity with root-cause analysis and corrective-action processes.
- Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection equipment.
Skills and Characteristics
- Detail-oriented and consistent
- Process-oriented
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Dependable and organized
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Confident decision-maker
- Effective communication skills (verbal & written)
- Cross-functional collaboration with the team
- Quality-focused mindset
Join us as a Quality Technician and be part of a team dedicated to delivering products that meet the highest quality standards! Your expertise will directly impact our success by ensuring manufacturing excellence through meticulous inspection, analysis, and adherence to industry regulations.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25