Quality Control Technician

nVent • Millington, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At nVent’s Millington, Maryland facility, the Quality Control Technician provides Quality Assurance support to improve internal and outgoing product quality and help ensure customer satisfaction. The position supports manufacturing quality initiatives through inspection, testing, process monitoring, and continuous improvement activities.

The technician performs inspections and tests on received, in-process, and finished products; verifies dimensional and functional requirements using measuring and inspection equipment; and documents results, including First Article Inspection results. The role also supports containment and resolution of non-conforming products, process audits, calibration activities, safety initiatives, and quality-related collaboration across multiple departments.

Work takes place in a manufacturing setting that may not be climate-controlled and may involve varying temperatures. nVent is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing or fabrication experience.
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, DFT gauges, and go/no-go gauges.
• Ability to read blueprints, work instructions, and procedures, and complete required documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic math and geometry skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to operate hand tools and test equipment.
• Ability to safely stand and walk for extended periods and frequently use hands for tasks requiring dexterity and grip.
• Ability to frequently bend and kneel and maintain balance, with occasional climbing or repositioning to support production needs.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move materials up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs consistently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, hear, and visually assess work to ensure quality, safety, and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Two or more years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Two or more years of experience using measurement tools and inspection techniques.
• Experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final product inspections and testing to verify quality requirements.
• Use measuring tools and inspection equipment to validate dimensional and functional specifications.
• Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities for products and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor production processes and products to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Support containment activities and assist in processing non-conforming products through resolution and closure.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and document inspection results.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, Production Planning, and Logistics teams to address quality concerns.
• Support process audits, calibration activities, and safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.

What This Job Offers

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