Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Location: St. Johnsbury, VT

Pay: $18.00–$25.00/hour DOE

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM (1st Shift)

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire or Temp-to-Hire (based on experience)

Join a well-established precision manufacturing company that produces high-quality fabricated and machined components for a variety of industries. With a strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction, this organization utilizes modern manufacturing processes and industry-leading quality standards to deliver exceptional products.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to help ensure products meet customer specifications, company standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for inspecting raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods while supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, experience reading blueprints, and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

• Perform inspections on incoming raw materials, purchased components, and outside vendor parts.
• Conduct in-process, first article, final product, and shipping dock inspections.
• Audit manufacturing processes throughout production, including first-piece, setup, routing, safety, and 5S audits.
• Verify products meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Use precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment accurately.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation within company systems.
• Process returned materials, including inspections, documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Support Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help maintain ISO quality standards and compliance.
• Train production personnel on inspection methods and quality procedures as needed.
• Ensure inspection equipment is properly calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous quality control or manufacturing inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication and machining blueprints.
• Basic understanding of GD&T is preferred.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and manufacturing software/databases.
• Strong math, reading, and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to producing quality work.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the facility.
• Occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, and carry materials.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Perform repetitive visual inspections and use precision measuring instruments throughout the workday.
• Work in both office and manufacturing environments with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.

• Competitive pay based on experience ($18.00–$25.00/hour)
• First shift schedule with evenings and weekends typically free
• Opportunity for permanent employment based on experience and performance
• Stable manufacturing environment with opportunities to grow
• Supportive team focused on quality and continuous improvement

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

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