Quality Control Technician

Location: Township of Hiram

Duramax Marine LLC, a 100% Employee-Owned manufacturing company located in Hiram, Ohio is seekinga
** Quality Control Technician
** to join our teamon first shift.

Duramax Marine is a long-time, dedicated member of the marine industry. Our products are engineered to increase vessel performance to meet the demands of an ever-changing industry.

The Quality Control Technician is an integral member of the quality team, helping to ensure product quality and compliance with ISO 9001 requirements. This position performs advanced visual and dimensional inspections, supports specialized measurement and calibration activities, verifies compliance with drawings and customer requirements, and serves as a technical resource for complex inspection concerns. The role works closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and other quality team members to resolve issues, strengthen measurement practices, and support continuous improvement.

Roles & Responsibilities Perform visual inspections and dimensional measurements of components using approved measuring equipment to verify compliance with quality specifications and standards

Identify deviations or nonconformities and document inspection results completely and accurately

Verify product compliance with drawings, specifications, work instructions, procedures, critical-to-quality features, revision levels, print notes, and customer requirements

Inspect rubber components using consistent measurement techniques appropriate for materials that have flexibility and require careful touch

Independently use and interpret results from measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, s, tape measures, dial indicators, and go/no-go gauges; use of feeler gauges and height gauges as required

Operate FARO or other coordinate measuring equipment and support measurement validation activities

Perform calibration activities and coordinate outside calibrations with qualified suppliers to ensure inspection and testing equipment is properly maintained according to established procedures and schedules

Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repair of inspection and measurement equipment as needed

Provide technical guidance and training to other quality technicians and production operators on inspection methods, blueprint interpretation, GD&T, and measurement techniques

Assist production personnel with quality-related technical issues while maintaining production pace and quality requirements

Assist with root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, scrap reduction initiatives, and quality system improvements

Support internal and external audits, ISO 9001 compliance, and company quality objectives

Follow all safety policies and procedures and perform other duties and participate in Company initiatives as assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical education or certification in quality assurance or a related field preferred

Three to five years of quality control or inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Experience in rubber or plastic molding, quality inspection, tool calibration, or related quality assurance work is beneficial

Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Demonstrated attention to detail, quality awareness, and accuracy in inspections, tests, measurements, and documentation

Ability to use measurement equipment and interpret and record results, including micrometers, calipers, s, tape measures, dial indicators, go/no-go gauges, feeler gauges, and height gauges

Working knowledge of manufacturing prints and blueprints, including advanced understanding of dimensions, tolerances, fractional and decimal measurements, critical-to-quality features, revision levels, and print notes; working knowledge of GD&T symbols and callouts

Basic familiarity with FARO Arm or comparable coordinate measurement equipment preferred

Basic exposure to manual or CNC machining and familiarity with Fanuc controls, offsets, or basic adjustments preferred

Ability to maintain production pace while meeting quality requirements, work independently, stay on task, and remain effective when distractions occur

Comfort with hands-on manufacturing work and a willingness to learn and accept coaching

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings and recommendations to colleagues and stakeholders

Proficiency using Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and other applicable software

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