Quality Technician
MJMorgan Group · Smyrna, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at MJMorgan Group (industrial) in Smyrna, TN.
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Control plans, IATF 16949, Robotics, Welding, Tooling
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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 9 other live quality postings in Tennessee.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 60%
- ✓ Root cause 40%
- SPC 40%
- Supplier quality 30%
- FMEA 20%
- 5S 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at MJMorgan Group
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
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Turn a reply into a short call
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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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from MJMorgan GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Technician to support our automotive chassis production operations. This role is responsible for performing in-process and final inspections of welded and assembled components, ensuring all products meet internal and customer quality standards. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inspection techniques, and a proactive mindset for problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Perform inspections of chassis assemblies and components throughout the production process, including pre- and post-robotic welding stages
- ◆Use measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, fixtures) to verify dimensions and tolerances
- ◆Conduct visual inspections to identify weld defects, part misalignments, missing hardware, or surface damage
- ◆Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and control plans
- ◆Document inspection results in quality records, digital systems, or check sheets as required
- ◆Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes for nonconforming products (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa)
- ◆Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to communicate quality concerns and verify corrective actions
- ◆Perform layered process audits and support internal and external audit activities
- ◆Monitor and ensure compliance with customer
requirements
and ISO/IATF 16949 standards
- ✓Maintain calibration status and care of quality tools and equipment
- ✓Pay Rate: $17.50
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Job Title: Quality Technician
Location: Smyrna, TN
1st Shift: 6AM- 2:45PM Monday-Friday