Quality Technician

THE GEORGE EVANS CORPORATION•Moline, IL

13d

About The Position

The Quality Technician supports manufacturing operations by inspecting steel reels and miscellaneous fabricated parts to ensure they meet customer, engineering, and ISO quality requirements. This role performs part inspections, supports ISO compliance, assists with internal audits, and works closely with production to identify and resolve quality issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or manufacturing training preferred
Hands-on experience using precision measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, tape measures, gauges, etc.) in a manufacturing environment
Experience in manufacturing quality inspection, preferably in steel fabrication or welding environments
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems preferred
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and reporting

Nice To Haves

Experience with steel reels, welded fabrication, or custom manufacturing
Experience working closely with shop floor supervisors and production teams
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Effective communication with both office and shop floor personnel
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on solutions

Responsibilities

Inspect steel reels and miscellaneous fabricated parts for conformance to drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
Perform in-process and final inspections using measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
Verify dimensions, weld quality, fit, finish, and material specifications
Document inspection results and maintain quality records
Support ISO quality management system requirements and documentation
Assist with internal ISO audits, including audit preparation, execution, and follow-up
Ensure inspection procedures and records comply with ISO standards
Help identify nonconformances and support corrective and preventive actions
Participate in scheduled internal audits across production and support areas
Assist in root cause analysis for quality issues
Work with production, engineering, and management to implement corrective actions
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and process consistency
Communicate quality issues clearly to production and supervision
Support first-article inspections and new or revised part introductions
Help train production employees on quality requirements and inspection standards
Promote a culture of quality and attention to detail on the shop floor