Quality Technician
MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) · Mayville, ND
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) (industrial) in Mayville, ND. At least 1 year of manufacturing or engineering experience.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 502 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 548 other live quality postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Typical $64k–$90k, from 45 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 40%
- Root cause 33%
- FDA / GMP 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.)
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Send a short, curious note
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Qualifications
High school diploma or GED. At least 1 year of manufacturing or engineering experience. Ability to read blueprints and use precision inspection equipment. Basic math skills and the ability to determine if products meet specifications. Good written and verbal communication skills.
Physical
Requirements
Lift up to 25 lbs regularly. Stand and walk on concrete for 8–12-hour shifts. Perform frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Work in a noisy manufacturing environment where hearing protection may be required.
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Quality Inspector (Manufacturing) This role involves inspecting and testing manufactured parts to ensure they meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. You'll use precision measuring tools (such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, coordinate measuring machines, and hardness testers), read blueprints and engineering drawings, record inspection data, write quality reports, and help investigate nonconforming materials. The position also supports tool calibration, material review activities, and quality containment/sorting when needed. Key