Quality Control Technician

Dover Corporation • Antigo, WI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician ensures that materials, in-process components, and finished products meet internal and customer quality standards. This role performs inspections, investigates deviations, maintains documentation, and supports continuous improvement efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The technician also assists in analyzing root causes of quality issues, supports corrective actions, and may work directly with customers when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to travel occasionally for customer visits.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and manufacturing blueprints.
• Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and CMMs.
• Understanding of inspection and testing methods used in precision manufacturing.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and detail while preparing documentation and analyzing data.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset for working across teams.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify root causes and contribute to long-term quality improvements.
• Organized, self-motivated, and adaptable in a dynamic production environment.

Nice To Haves

• associate’s degree in quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a quality control, inspection, or manufacturing role.
• Knowledge of machining processes, metrology, and metallurgy.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections to verify part features and tolerances meet specifications.
• Develop and maintain inspection procedures, forms, and quality reporting instructions.
• Assist in investigating nonconformances and complete associated documentation (MRRs and CARs).
• Collaborate with team leaders and operators to ensure proper inspection and reporting practices across all shifts.
• Analyze causes of scrap, rework, and warranty claims to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement by working with engineers to improve process stability and product quality.
• Maintain quality documentation and records in accordance with company procedures.
• Generate and present quality-related reports, including cost of quality or defect trends.
• Review and analyze customer warranty claims and coordinate appropriate actions, including repair cost estimates.
• Visit customer sites as needed to support quality investigations and ensure product setup accuracy.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, including business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED