Manufacturing Quality Control Technician

EZ LOADER BOAT TRAILERS INC•Spokane, WA

9d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Quality Control Technician helps ensure boat trailer parts meet quality standards from incoming materials through final inspection. The role combines hands-on inspection and measurement, quality documentation, collaboration, employee coaching, and continuous improvement to protect product quality and keep production moving. The position works regularly on the manufacturing floor around moving mechanical equipment and moderate noise, and may require a flexible schedule, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Two to five years of quality, manufacturing, or inspection-related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret part drawings and specifications, including tolerances and GD&T where applicable.
Proficiency in quality assurance and inspection methods, blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools such as tape measures, protractors, micrometers, and calipers.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to read, write, and interpret instructions, inspection plans, routers, correspondence, records, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
Clear communication skills, including the ability to communicate with production, engineering, and leadership and give concise instructions.
Problem-solving skills and ability to support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a limited number of concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work collaboratively, assist and train others, and maintain professional, accurate documentation.
Commitment to safe work practices and departmental safety goals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, and handle inspection equipment; occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher.
CMM experience.
Experience with QMS or ERP systems.
Willingness to learn and apply continuous improvement tools such as 5S.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished parts for visual and dimensional accuracy.
Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, tape measures, and other inspection tools to verify conformance.
Read drawings, specifications, tolerances, inspection plans, work orders, routers, and related documentation.
Document inspection results, nonconformances, and corrective actions in the Quality Management System, and follow document-control practices.
Coordinate containment, correction, or segregation when quality issues are identified.
Partner with production, engineering, suppliers, and leadership to investigate root causes and prevent repeat defects.
Train and coach production employees on workmanship standards, measurement techniques, production needs, and quality safeguards.
Support Lean practices, 5S, safety, first-pass yield, and continuous improvement.
Follow safety regulations and maintain clean, orderly work areas.
Support the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values and contribute to a positive, respectful work environment.