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Quality Control Technician - Inspector (1st Shift)

Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing · Bristol, RI

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Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Experience asked
50+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing (industrial) in Bristol, RI. Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Perform first piece inspection, in process and final inspection; Perform receiving inspection, validate quality of purchased and manufactured materials, parts and components as per set acceptance criteria, determining.

They ask for
50+ years
Tools it names
Root cause, SPC, ISO 9001, AS9100, CNC, Machining
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Rhode Island plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 448 other live quality postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $64k–$90k, from 45 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (50+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 42%
  • ✓ Root cause 37%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for AS9100, CNC, Machining, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 50+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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.

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    Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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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 does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

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Full description from Tri-Mack Plastics ManufacturingAs posted on their careers site.Show

requirements

through our ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management system. PLEASE NOTE - Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check.

This position involves access to data that is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.This position is responsible for inspecting and documenting incoming material and finished parts, and performing detailed 1st piece inspections as well as final inspections. It requires good working knowledge of standard measurement tools such as micrometer, calipers, height gages, and optical comparator.

The position also requires completing documentation, use of our CMM system to verify parts and familiarity with blueprint reading related to highly-engineered parts and assemblies.

Responsibilities

& Accountabilities: Perform first piece inspection, in process and final inspection; Perform receiving inspection, validate quality of purchased and manufactured materials, parts and components as per set acceptance criteria, determining conformance to prints and specifications.

Provide assistance in the performance of any other quality functions as defined in the Quality Manual, such as gauge calibration, inventory, and nonconforming parts assessment.

Pursue opportunities to develop new skills both within the department and across departmental lines, beginning in CNC and learning other operations and processes as part of your onboarding and ongoing development.

Investigate product quality issues and determine root cause and corrective actionsAssist Lead Quality Technician in pre-inspection and screening;Ensure Production employees understand drawings and parts measurement.

Perform process capability studies and periodic SPC data input.

Maintain organized quality records and correspondence.

Assist with both internal and external audits.

Work with Engineering and Production to address any product issues.

Record all measurements and findings in the appropriate documentation (Visual Manufacturing, Excel, customer files, etc.)Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

Conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner, show respect for your fellow workers and all company and personal property, and follow Tri-Mack values - Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Durability.

Show up to work on time and adhere to the schedule agreed upon by you and your supervisor.

Get along with your co-workers, and support others as needed.

Adhere to all AS9100

requirements

as per work instructions and your team leader and manager.

All other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills & Experience: High School diploma required. Some college-level coursework preferred.2+ years working in a Quality Control position in a manufacturing environment. Experience with manual micrometers, calipers and optical comparators.

Vision system inspection experience a plus.

Demonstrated written and oral communication skillsAbility to analyze and prioritize information.

Must be able to work independently.

Use of computers and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

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Quality Control Technician / InspectorLocated in Bristol, Rhode Island for over 50 years, Tri-Mack is a leading manufacturer of high-temperature thermoplastic components for the aerospace-defense, semiconductor, energy and medical industries.

Our broad capabilities include collaborative engineering, tool making, injection molding, thermoplastic composite processing, multi-axis CNC machining, bonding and assembly, testing and quality control - all within a modern, environmentally controlled 60,000 sq. ft. facility.

Our culture is based on values that promote respect, teamwork and accountability and we are committed to meeting customer

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