What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Associate position at Nashville Record Pressing?
About the Company
At Nashville Record Pressing, we're passionate about vinyl—its legacy, its culture, and its future. Founded in the heart of Music City, we are a fast-growing, world-class vinyl record manufacturing facility built to meet the demands of today's global music industry. As part of the Czech-based GZ Media family—the world’s largest vinyl manufacturer—we combine decades of expertise with state-of-the-art technology to deliver premium-quality records to major labels, independent artists, and everyone in between.
Our team is made up of music lovers, skilled technicians, creative thinkers, and quality champions who are committed to excellence in every groove. Whether it’s producing limited editions or high-volume releases, we pride ourselves on craftsmanship, innovation, and doing our part to keep analog sound alive.
Working at NRP means being part of a company that values precision, teamwork, and the magic of music.
Join us as we shape the sound of tomorrow—one record at a time.
About the Role
QA associates are responsible for the overall quality of the output of vinyl record presses.
Responsibilities
- Inspect for visual and audio defects of vinyl records
- Collect production reference copies for the presses to which they have been assigned
- Assist in monitoring process performance by collecting relevant information and preparing statistical reports
- Assist in developing a system for documentation control/retention
- Help to ensure outgoing finished products meet customer specifications
- Help develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventive actions
- Help perform internal quality audits
- Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor, or as the situation dictates
Qualifications
- 1 year of quality inspection, auditing and testing experience
- Audio Engineering/Musician experience is a plus!
- Must be willing to work all shifts & to work overtime as business needs require
- Must be able to meet physical demands of the job
- Excellent electronic, verbal and written communication skills
- Must have strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to execute good judgement and decision making for the purposes of process improvement and problem solving
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities in a team environment
Physical Demands
- Required to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Involves repetitive motions
- Must be able to lift up-to 50lbs occasionally
- Engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containers
- Due to the open environment of the warehouse, must be able to work in various weather conditions
- Adaptable to relative sound pressure levels
If you're passionate about music, quality, and attention to detail, and you're excited to play a key role in ensuring the exceptional quality of vinyl records, we encourage you to apply for the position of Quality Assurance Associate.