Quality Lab Technician
About The Position
As a Quality Lab Technician on the Engineered Fasteners team, you will work onsite to process customer and supplier quality documentation for Fasteners Manufacturing, Equipment Assembly, Equipment Manufacturing, and Tool & Die, including returns, complaints, and customer orders. You will maintain quality records and correspondence, conduct inspections and testing, and carry out varied duties under standard procedures to support customer satisfaction and a quality culture. The role includes testing and inspection of manufactured products against blueprints, inspection sheets, or pan cards; handling customer returns; approving first pieces for production; supporting root-cause analysis and corrective action; and maintaining calibration of measuring equipment. You will also manage non-conforming products, coordinate sorting and rework, communicate concerns to department and Quality Managers, inspect incoming steel, and maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace while following health and safety regulations.
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 (preferred).
- Prior experience with destructive testing methods (preferred).
- Prior experience calibrating equipment (preferred).
- Prior experience with ISO 9001:2015 (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Process customer and supplier quality documentation for Fasteners Manufacturing, Equipment Assembly, Equipment Manufacturing, and Tool & Die, including returns, complaints, and customer orders.
- Maintain quality records, files, correspondence, and other documentation.
- Perform inspections and required 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, and maintain measuring equipment using standard tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gages.
- Maintain non-conforming product areas and ensure products are addressed promptly.
- Coordinate product sorting and rework with the appropriate department manager and provide clear instructions to workers.
- Report discrepancies and concerns to the Department Manager and Quality Manager.
- Inspect incoming raw material at the steel receiving area by verifying diameter and mill certificate requirements against the bill of lading or packing slip, and enter 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 resources, including a digital learning portal, Lean Academy, and online university
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
