Quality Assurance Tech I

Lindsay•Lindsay, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time technician position based in Lindsay, NE, supporting manufacturing quality and compliance activities. The role combines shop-floor inspection with quality-system documentation and requires consistent judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication across functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Two or more years of manufacturing, inspection, quality, machining, fabrication, or related technical experience preferred.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and inspection requirements
Demonstrated ability to use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and fixed gauges
Ability to evaluate material certifications, supplier documentation, and traceability records against defined requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, organization, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in an industrial manufacturing environment and collaborate across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Nice To Haves

associate degree or technical certificate in quality, manufacturing, machining, engineering technology, or a related field preferred.
working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is preferred.
experience with CMM or electronic inspection equipment is a plus.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, document control, nonconformance, corrective action, calibration, and audit practices preferred.
experience with ERP, manufacturing execution, or electronic quality management systems is preferred.
Basic knowledge of sampling methods, measurement systems, and quality tools; ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or Certified Quality Technician certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming, in-process, first-article, and final inspections using approved plans, drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards.
Use and care for calibrated inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, height gauges, and fixed gauges; verify equipment is within calibration before use.
Review material test reports, certificates of conformance, supplier documentation, and production records for completeness and compliance; maintain clear lot and product traceability.
Identify, document, tag, segregate, and communicate nonconforming material; support containment, disposition, reinspection, and follow-through to closure.
Maintain controlled procedures, work instructions, forms, specifications, and records in accordance with ISO 9001 and company requirements.
Prepare records and objective evidence for internal, external, customer, and supplier audits; support corrective actions and verify assigned actions are completed.
Support root-cause analysis and corrective action using practical methods such as 5 Whys, cause-and-effect analysis, RCCM, or 8D, as appropriate.
Enter, compile, analyze, and report inspection results, defect trends, and quality metrics using Microsoft Excel and applicable quality or ERP systems.
Provide timely quality guidance to operators and supervisors; help teams interpret drawings, specifications, inspection criteria, and documentation requirements.
Participate in initiatives that reduce defects, rework, scrap, and escapes while improving process control, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
Follow all safety, environmental, and quality requirements; promptly escalate conditions that could affect product integrity, compliance, or customer commitments.