Located in Hiram, Ohio, this established marine manufacturer develops high-performance bearings, heat exchange systems, shaft seals, and impact protection products trusted throughout the marine industry. With a strong emphasis on quality, engineering, innovation, and customer service, employees have the opportunity to contribute to products that support vessel performance and reliability worldwide. For candidates seeking a hands-on career with an established company and a meaningful connection to the marine industry, this is an opportunity to grow while helping build products that make a difference.
The level 2 Quality Control Technician would be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product quality and compliance with ISO 9001 regulations.
Qualified candidates should have hands-on experience in Quality Control or Quality Inspection within a manufacturing environment, along with a strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015 standards. Proficiency with quality measurement tools and the ability to accurately evaluate products against established specifications are essential. Candidates should also possess a solid manufacturing background, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform visual inspections and dimensional measurements utilizing approved measuring equipment of components to ensure compliance with quality specifications and standards, identifying any deviations or non-conformities and documenting them accurately.
- Conduct specialized inspections on incoming customer or supplier parts in accordance with quality procedures.
- Conduct inspections and requirements per engineering requests.
- Verify product compliance to drawings, specifications, work instructions, procedures, and customer requirements.
- Review required detailed inspection documentation and records, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
- Operate FARO or other CMM measurement equipment.
- Support CMM measurement activities and validation.
- Coordinate outside calibrations with qualified suppliers.
- Perform calibration activities ensuring inspection and testing equipment is properly calibrated and maintained according to established procedures and schedules and perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair as needed.
- Support gage repeatability and reproducibility studies.
- Assist with measurement system analysis activities.
- Mentor and train Quality Control Technician I personnel.
- Provide guidance on blueprint interpretation and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Support operator training related to inspection and measurement techniques.
- Assist production personnel with quality-related technical issues.
- Assist with root cause investigations.
- Support corrective and preventive action implementation.
- Participate in scrap reduction initiatives.
- Support internal and external audits and quality system improvements.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Support ISO 9001 compliance and company quality objectives.
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional technical education or certification in quality assurance or a related field preferred.
- A minimum of 3-5 years previous experience in a quality control or quality inspection role within a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
- Experience using calipers, micrometers, tape measures & other measurement equipment as required; mechanical or digital
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing inspections, tests, measurements, and documentation.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to colleagues and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with peers and supervisors to achieve common goals.
- Computer usage proficiency utilizing software applications, TEAMS, MS Word, and MS Excel