Quality & Production Materials Technician; 1st Shift

Quality & Production Materials Technician (1st Shift)
Skilled Trade Centennial , CO Contract To Hire Oct 28, 2026

Location: Englewood, CO
Pay: $24–$27/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Employment Type:Full time

A growing manufacturing and distribution company is seeking a Quality & Production Materials Technician to join its team in Englewood, CO. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in quality, and understands the importance of ensuring products meet customer specifications.

This position combines quality inspection, technical documentation, and production support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with equipment and materials, and interested in contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a hands-on role that combines quality control with physical production support, including moving, staging, and preparing equipment and materials.

Inspect incoming materials, components, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records, including First Article Inspections, Certificates of Conformance, and PPAP documentation.

Assist with nonconformance investigations and corrective action activities using methods such as 5-Why and 8D.

Support ISO 9001:2015 quality management processes and internal and external audits, including customer on-site audits.

Collaborate with customer and supplier quality teams to address quality concerns and maintain compliance.

Assist with equipment calibration and regulatory compliance documentation, including REACH, RoHS, and Conflict Minerals.

Identify opportunities to improve product quality, inspection processes, and operational efficiency.

Communicate quality issues, inspection findings, and potential risks to leadership.

Perform hands-on material handling, equipment movement, packaging, and staging to support production and distribution operations.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Three or more years of quality inspection, quality assurance, or manufacturing experience preferred.

Working knowledge of product inspection procedures, specifications, and quality documentation.

Familiarity with GD&T, First Article Inspections, PPAP, or corrective action processes is a plus.

Strong mathematical, technical, organizational, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office; ERP experience is beneficial.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with production, quality, customer, and supplier teams.

Reliable attendance and the ability to work onsite.

This position requires regular hands-on activity in a manufacturing, warehouse, and production environment.

Ability to safely lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing 50–70 pounds.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and staging of products and materials.

Ability to climb ladders as needed and safely perform physical tasks throughout the workday.

Competitive pay of $24–$27 per hour, based on experience.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Life insurance.

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Employee incentive and referral programs.

Training and professional development opportunities.

Candidates seeking a stable, hands-on opportunity to apply their quality inspection skills while supporting manufacturing operations are encouraged to apply.

Qualified candidates must successfully complete applicable pre-employment background, drug screening, and DMV review requirements.

Professional Employment Group (PEG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.