Position: Quality Control Technician
Location/s: Virginia Beach, VA
Duration: Full-time, Contract-To-Hire
Shift: Overnight Shift
Pay Rate: Up to $31.61/hr. (Depending on experience)
Benefits/Incentives: Insurance Offered (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)
Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of product quality? Do you have an eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About the role:
As a Quality Control Technician, you will be a key player in maintaining the excellence of our production process. Your primary responsibility will be to perform product inspections during production, ensuring each item meets our rigorous standards. You will work closely with the Quality Manager to address any deviations and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform product inspections while items are in production, to verify that work is being completed accurately and in accordance with engineering drawings
• Use checklists to ensure the completed product has been manufactured in accordance with customer specifications
• Document and log any quality defects found according to procedures
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed on the production floor
• Alert Quality Manager when deviation from SOPs is observed
• Work with Quality Manager to complete any projects needed for continued ISO certification
• Assist in complaint evaluations, investigations, and corrective actions
• Suggest any tracking mechanisms that may improve manufacturing processes
• Work with Quality Manager to perform root causes analyses, and then implement subsequent correction actions
• Perform internal quality audits as needed

Required Skills and Experience:

• Two or more years in a previous quality control position in a manufacturing environment
• Passionate about quality and discovering the root cause of issues
• Experience or knowledge in welding standards
• Experience or knowledge in electrical standards
• Knowledge of ISO processes and audit compliance
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of manufacturing operations and processes
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail oriented
• Excellent computer skills including experience with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions
• Knowledge of Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis

Required Education/Training:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Two or more years in a previous quality control position in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in welding / knowledge of welding standards preferred

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal background check (7-year felony sex offender)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test (10 panels for recreational drugs and opiates)
• Applicants for employment must be U.S. Citizens or national, U.S. permanent residents (i.e., current Green Card holders), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!