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Quality Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Iowa, Mount Vernon | |
 Feb 19, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Quality Technician
Wage: $19-$23/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6am-4:30pm Join a manufacturing team focused on quality and continuous improvement. Perform inspections, precision measurements, and documentation to ensure products meet specifications. Great fit for candidates with QA/QC experience, blueprint reading skills, and knowledge of ISO/SPC tools. Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week with a casual dress code! This is an associate to hire Quality Technician role in Mount Vernon, IA. Quality Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Perform visual inspections on in-process and finished products to verify conformance to specifications - Conduct dimensional checks using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision tools - Inspect incoming materials and components for defects or discrepancies - Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality procedures - Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records - Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action activities - Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and other teams on quality improvements - Assist in developing quality procedures, work instructions, and training materials - Support Environmental Health and Safety procedure development - Provide assistance during customer audits and respond to quality-related inquiries Quality Technician Requirements: - High school diploma or GED - Proven experience in quality assurance or quality control within manufacturing - Ability to complete PPAPs and FAIs upon hire - Strong computer skills, including ERP systems and Excel - Knowledge of ISO 9001, SPC, Six Sigma, and general quality management tools - Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents - Ability to perform inspections requiring fine motor skills and precise measurements - Ability to stand, move, and handle materials as needed for inspection tasks - May work in production, inspection, or testing areas depending on assignment - May require occasional overtime based on production needs - Casual dress code QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process - Over 40 years of staffing experience Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. cedarrapids@qpsemployment.com IND091 | |