Quality Technician

Great Day Improvements Manufacturing (Walton Hills, OH) - Quality Technician (1st and 2nd Shift Available)

As the Quality Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting raw materials, work-in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications, and established manufacturing requirements. This position performs quality inspections and testing, documents findings, assists with identifying the causes of defects, and works with production leadership and team members to support corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Location: On-site (Walton Hills, OH)

Compensation & Schedule:

• First Shift: $21.00 per hour, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
• Second Shift: $23.00 per hour, Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
• Must be available to work scheduled overtime, including additional hours and weekends, as business needs require.
• Must be willing and able to work different shifts when needed and as business conditions dictate.

• Inspect raw materials, work-in-process components, and finished products using appropriate measuring and testing equipment to verify conformity with specifications and quality standards.
• Perform pre-production, in-process, and final product inspections and testing.
• Verify that production processes, materials, equipment, and finished products meet established standards, procedures, drawings, and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, standards, procedures, and work instructions to understand quality expectations.
• Identify, document, and communicate product defects, nonconforming materials, and process deviations.
• Assist with determining the root causes of product defects and recommend corrective actions or improvements to the production process.
• Confirm that production lines and team members are following established quality standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Train and assist production team members on quality standards, inspection requirements, and quality control procedures.
• Communicate quality concerns and findings with managers, production supervisors, and team members.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test results, reports, and other required quality documentation.
• Provide daily quality reports and updates to the Quality Supervisor.
• Participate in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, corrective action, and problem-solving activities.
• Maintain inspection equipment and report damaged, inaccurate, or improperly calibrated equipment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five or more years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Two or more years of quality control, quality assurance, inspection, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify defects, inconsistencies, and deviations from established standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
• Proficient in the use of measuring devices, gauges, and inspection equipment, including tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and other applicable tools.
• Ability to perform accurate measurements and work with close tolerances.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accurately document findings and prepare clear quality reports.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate quality concerns professionally and work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is preferred.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, crouch, and move throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery, equipment, and temperature changes.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow all established safety procedures.

GDI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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