Quality Lab Technician

Stanley Black & Decker • Elyria, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Lab Technician works onsite with the Engineered Fasteners team in Elyria, Ohio. The role processes customer and supplier quality documentation for Fasteners Manufacturing, Equipment Assembly, Equipment Manufacturing, and Tool & Die, including returns, complaints, and customer orders. It maintains quality records and performs inspections and testing to support customer satisfaction and a quality culture. The technician also helps investigate and resolve quality issues, coordinates calibration and product rework activities, inspects incoming steel, and maintains a safe, clean, and organized workspace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in an ISO/IATF manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of basic Quality Assurance activities.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of Quality Control experience is preferred.
• Prior experience with destructive testing methods is preferred.
• Prior experience calibrating equipment is preferred.
• Prior experience with ISO 9001:2015 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process customer and supplier quality documentation, including returns, complaints, and customer orders.
• Maintain quality records, files, correspondence, and other documentation.
• Perform inspections and testing, including hardness, tensile, and optical comparator testing.
• Compare product features with applicable blueprints, inspection sheets, or pan cards and record results.
• Investigate, process, and maintain customer returns (RMAs).
• Issue first-piece approvals for the production floor.
• Work with teams to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Calibrate, coordinate calibration of, and maintain measuring equipment using tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Maintain non-conforming product areas and ensure products are addressed promptly.
• Coordinate product sorting and rework with department managers and provide instructions to workers.
• Report discrepancies and concerns to the Department Manager and Quality Manager.
• Inspect incoming raw material in the steel receiving area, verify diameter and mill certificate requirements against the bill of lading or packing slip, and record receipts in the steel receiving log.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace and follow health and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools, products, and partner programs
• Learning and development resources, including the Lean Academy and online university
• Career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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