Quality Technician

CH Thompson Finishing • Binghamton, NY

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About The Position

C.H. Thompson is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support its Quality Department. The role is approximately 75% hands-on production-floor work and 25% computer-based or desk work. The technician works closely with production, inspection, and management teams to ensure compliance with customer specifications, support corrective actions, and improve process control. Work includes hands-on inspection and troubleshooting, quality documentation such as CARC logs and FAI records, customer communication, and technical quality support.

C.H. Thompson provides finishing services including anodizing, painting, powder coating, intricate masking, and silk screening, serving a range of industries and customers. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and NADCAP standards.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The wage range is $20.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on the selected candidate’s experience. Eligible employees may participate in a range of benefits. C.H. Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
• Experience using measurement and inspection tools such as calipers and gauges.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work hands-on in production areas.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with first article inspection, specification interpretation and compliance, and a previous quality-control background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete CARC logs, FAI documentation, and related quality records.
• Lead or support corrective action processes, including issue identification, root cause analysis, and implementation tracking.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with customer and internal requirements.
• Cross-check job requirements, specifications, and internal processes for compliance.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of parts and materials.
• Assist with first-piece masking verification and setup validation.
• Use measurement tools to verify conformance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications.
• Identify non-conformances, investigate root causes, and drive corrective actions through completion.
• Troubleshoot coating, masking, and finishing issues with production teams.
• Communicate inspection findings and quality concerns to production teams in real time.
• Clarify masking requirements and specification interpretation as needed.
• Support customer communication about quality concerns, technical requirements, and compliance questions.
• Assist with testing and evaluation of coating- or paint-related issues.
• Support development and refinement of quality procedures and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection methods and production processes.
• Assist inspectors and production staff during high workload or bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with management on daily priorities and workload balancing.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and life insurance benefits.
• Free on-site fountain soda machine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed