Quality Control Technician
Service Trucks International · Sioux Center, IA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Service Trucks International (industrial) in Sioux Center, IA.
- Tools it names
- GD&T, Machining, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $51k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 33 live postings that list pay, out of 547 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live quality postings in Iowa.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 64%
- SPC 29%
- ✓ GD&T 29%
- FDA / GMP 29%
- Root cause 21%
- ✓ Machining 21%
✓ = 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 Service Trucks International
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
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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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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.
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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 Service Trucks InternationalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Duties
Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured parts and assembliesVerify dimensions and quality using calipers, micrometers, gauges, tape measures, and other inspection equipmentDocument inspection results and maintain accurate quality recordsIdentify and communicate nonconforming materials or productsWork with Production and Engineering to resolve quality issues and improve processesVerify calibration status of inspection equipmentSupport continuous improvement efforts within STI's Total Quality Control (TQC) programQualifications: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specificationsExperience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and tape measuresStrong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate documentationBasic math and computer skillsAbility to communicate effectively with production and engineering teamsAbility to work independently and follow established proceduresManufacturing quality inspection experience is a plusExperience in metal fabrication, machining, welding, or equipment manufacturing is beneficialKnowledge of GD&T, calibration systems, or nonconformance reporting is preferredTechnical education or training in manufacturing, quality, machining, welding, or a related field is a plus
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Quality Control TechnicianAs a Quality Control Technician you will help ensure our manufactured products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and craftsmanship. In this hands-on manufacturing role, you will inspect components and assemblies, verify conformance to engineering drawings and specifications, document inspection results, and work closely with Production and Engineering to solve quality issues before products reach our customers.