Quality Technician – Manufacturing

Nesco Resource | Youngstown, OH

Nesco Resource is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Quality Technician for an exciting manufacturing opportunity in Youngstown, Ohio.

This position is responsible for supporting quality assurance operations, performing product inspections, identifying nonconforming materials, and ensuring products meet customer specifications and established quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform first-article inspections, incoming material inspections, customer return evaluations, and supplier-related quality inspections.

• Utilize precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, protractors, gauges, and inspection fixtures.

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications.

• Conduct production inspections, product audits, and outgoing dock audits of finished goods.

• Identify, document, and report nonconforming products, ensuring proper segregation and disposition.

• Maintain accurate nonconformance logs, inspection reports, and quality records.

• Assist with investigating customer, supplier, and internal quality complaints.

• Support root cause analysis, problem identification, and corrective action activities.

• Perform incoming inspections of raw materials and externally processed products.

• Assist with document control, including updating quality procedures and documentation.

• Train and support production operators on quality standards and inspection procedures.

• Maintain quality records in accordance with established Business Management System requirements.

• Collaborate with production teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience as a Quality Technician or higher-level Inspector.

• Strong experience using precision measuring and testing equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).

• Knowledge of manufacturing inspection procedures and quality control processes.

• Basic mathematical skills and ability to perform accurate measurements.

• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional education or technical training in quality assurance.

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications.

• Current or previous Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certification.

• Experience investigating nonconforming products and quality complaints.

• Familiarity with corrective actions and document control systems.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and sit throughout the workday.

• Frequent use of hands to handle measuring equipment, tools, and manufactured components.

• Occasional lifting or moving of materials up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to perform detailed visual inspections.

• Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical equipment and loud manufacturing environments.

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ready for Your Next Career Opportunity?

Nesco Resource is looking for an experienced Quality Technician who takes pride in precision, accuracy, and quality workmanship!

If you have 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments, we want to hear from YOU!

Apply today with Nesco Resource!

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.