Quality Control Technician
Cohesive Components · Charlotte, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Cohesive Components (industrial) in Charlotte, NC.
- They ask for
- 10+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PPAP, APQP
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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 488 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 12 other live quality postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 2+)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 54%
- FDA / GMP 31%
- SAP 23%
- ✓ PPAP 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for APQP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Cohesive Components
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
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?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
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.
- 5
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 Cohesive ComponentsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
include the following. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Interprets engineering drawings and schematic diagrams, and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
Selects products for inspection/verification at specified stages in production process; and inspects/verifies products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
Records inspection/verification data applying statistical quality control procedures.
Generates APQP and PPAP documentation.
Reviews and understands customer
requirements
including PO’s, drawings, and specifications. Compares
requirements
with Sur-Seal quotes, capabilities and processes to identify discrepancies.
Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
Calibrates and maintains measuring and inspection equipment per established procedures.
Reviews and maintains raw material certifications.
Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
requirements
are appropriately applied to the method of manufacturing including inspection activities.
Have a basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerance such as symbols, location, and profile.
Ability to determine what measurement instruments are required for various inspection point functions such as receiving, in-process, final, source, first article, etc.
5 – 10 years related experience
REASONING ABILITY and MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to define and solve problems by utilizing various Root Cause Analysis tools (8D, fishbone, 5 Whys).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface periodically throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
For the most part, ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
requirements
and specifications
Quality system auditing experience
Detail oriented
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Job Details: Job Location: Charlotte - Charlotte, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $23.00 - $27.00, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: QA - Quality Control,
Summary
Inspects and verifies products at various stages of production process, and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.
Quality standards
Ability to define and distinguish between quality standards, requirements, and specifications with the goal of meeting the customer’s specified requirements.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and ensure
Bonus-
Knowledge of aerospace industry,