Quality Technician 1st Shift
stow Group · Adairsville, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 40+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at stow Group (industrial) in Adairsville, GA. ▪ Promote a Lean mindset and continuous improvement.
- They ask for
- 40+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Internal audits, Painting / coating, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 31 live postings that list pay, out of 516 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 10 other live quality postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (40+ vs 35+)
Similar roles usually ask 35+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 36%
- Root cause 27%
- ✓ Internal audits 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Qualifications
Knowledge of quality control processes and inspection methods. Ability to read and interpret quality standards and procedures. Basic understanding of chemical processes and coatings (preferred). Analytical and reporting skills. Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset. Good communication and teamwork skills.
Physical Work Conditions the Quality Technician is required to work in an industrial manufacturing environment for the duration of their shift. This role involves prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and reaching. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. The position requires working in a loud environment where hearing protection may be necessary. The Quality Technician will also be exposed to varying temperatures, including heat and cold, as the facility is not climate controlled. Environmental conditions may fluctuate based on weather, machinery operation, and production demands. The employee must be able to safely navigate the production floor, work near moving equipment, and maintain focus and accuracy while performing quality inspections and coaching activities under these conditions. Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset. Good communication and teamwork skills.
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Company description
#WeRackTheWorld
The warehouse of the future contains high-density, high-precision racking with automated pallet shuttles (like our atlas 1D) instead of wide aisles that forklifts need to pass through.
Our customers benefit from much better utilization of their warehouses (up to 70% more pallet storage than traditional rack!), maximized vertical space, improved accuracy in pallet selection, and minimized labor costs and product damage.
Over the span of more than 40 years, we’ve grown into a company with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.
We Rack the World. Early 2021, we opened our first U.S. Office in Romeoville, IL and we have already grown to over 70 employees. We are also soon opening our first stow manufacturing plant in the greater Atlanta area to serve our current and future customer base. It's exciting times to be at stow!
Location: Adairsville, GA
Job description
The Quality Technician is responsible for improving awareness of Quality, Environment, and Safety (QSE) among all employees across the different production departments. The role supports the development of the Q&E system and ensures compliance with agreements, standards, and procedures at all levels and workstations.
Key Deliverables: Motivate and ensure that all employees work safely and in accordance with stow QSHE standards. ▪ Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manner. ▪ Promote a Lean mindset and continuous improvement. ▪ Ensure that all activities and processes comply with QSHE standards, policies, work instructions, and local legislation.
Daily · Quality control at each workstation (hanging/unhanging) per team and record it. · Check the baths (degreasing/rinsing/KOH/titration) and make corrections if needed.· Check S&M packages – “Quality Control.” · Water half-test: smooth lines (adhesion). Mill parts for tensile testing (mother coil or slit coil). · Check waste carts (properly sorted). · Production control of NSTs (validation). · Report (send to colleague and the Quality Department Manager).
Weekly · Check wastewater discharge. · Clean the wastewater venturi. · Inventory of the Q-zone compared with SAP. · Calibrate smooth line measuring benches. · Check weekend production. · Verify the quality of finished products: warehouse and outside storage. · “Scrap & rework” meeting. · From each smooth line, place 1 sample in the salt spray test.
Monthly · Calibrate coating inspection devices (“Elco”). · Check powder expiration dates. · Record an oven temperature curve: each line. · Over one week, check 2 trailers per team for correct loading. · Check intermediate materials such as powders, coils, etc. · Perform powder analyses (gloss / crosscut / MEK). · Check supplier reference plates.
Production Control · Carry out in-depth internal audits according to a fixed audit plan. · Perform internal audits of workstations. · Negotiate and coordinate with the relevant departments and managers. · Follow up on corrective actions. Monitoring controls in case of non-conformities · Perform load tests. · Draft an internal complaint in case of non-conformities / NCRs. · In case of non-conformities, pass on the necessary information to the Quality Administrator. Measurement equipment inventory and calibration · Prepare an inventory of measuring tools → calibration. · Assist with calibrations carried out by external companies: o Collect measuring devices. o Evaluate and communicate results. o Follow up on actions. Assistance with medical examinations Safety · Follow general safety instructions. · Wearing and using PPE is mandatory (work clothing, high-visibility vest and/or jacket, safety shoes, safety knife). · Report hazardous situations. Order and cleanliness · Keep the quality office and the Q-Zone tidy and clean. · Dispose of waste in the appropriate waste containers.
Additional information
What do we offer you?
1. PTO, sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
2. Medical (currently BlueCross BlueShield), Dental and Vision Insurance, including Family coverage, all currently 90% Company paid
3. Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
4. Company Paid Life Insurance
5. Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
6. 401K with employer match, currently 4%
7. Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
8. Gross Salary
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