Quality Technician - 1st Shift
MacLean-Fogg Company · Mooresville, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at MacLean-Fogg Company (industrial) in Mooresville, NC.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, Root cause, Internal audits
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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 488 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live quality postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ 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 Internal audits, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from MacLean-Fogg CompanyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Inspect finished and in-process goods to verify compliance with work instructions, specifications, and quality standards
- ◆Perform first-piece inspections to ensure initial units produced meet quality control criteria
- ◆Conduct visual, mechanical, and functional tests on products using appropriate tools and gaging instruments
- ◆Accurately record inspection results and relevant statistical data
- ◆Input data into quality management systems and assist in generating reports to track production quality and performance trends
- ◆Summarize inspection data and document findings to highlight deviations from established standards
- ◆Assist in the development, writing, and updating of inspection procedures, protocols, and checklists to reflect best practices
- ◆Analyze inspection data to identify root causes of defects or non-conformance and collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions
- ◆Support continuous improvement efforts by suggesting methods to enhance quality, efficiency, and product reliability
- ◆Perform internal audits to verify that quality standards, processes, and procedures are consistently followed
- ◆Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards. Escalate quality concerns or issues to management when necessary, providing detailed documentation of findings
- ◆Complete all necessary quality documentation accurately, maintaining a high level of detail and consistency
- ◆Follow established safety protocols and adhere to all environmental and quality policies to ensure a safe and compliant working environment
- ◆Maintain a clean and organized work area, following 5S principles
- ◆Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- ✓2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role
- ✓Ability to work under minimal supervision
- ✓Proficiency in handling complex issues and problems
- ✓Comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Required to stand for extended periods
- ✓Frequent bending and stooping required
- ✓Must have the dexterity to handle small objects
- ✓Must be able to work in noisy environments.
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Job Description
Job Description Role Summary The Quality Technician 2 is responsible for performing comprehensive quality checks and tests on units, materials, and products throughout the production process to ensure they meet established quality, safety, and reliability standards. This role involves both in-process and final inspections, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to uphold product quality and compliance.
Job Details
- •Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt (Hourly)
- •Pay Range: $19.00- $22 per hour (depending on skills and experience)
- •Work Location: Onsite - Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
- •Shift: 1, 5:45am - 2:00pm