Quality Technician

CPI Card Group · Littleton, CO

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Level: Technician
Team: Quality
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 18 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at CPI Card Group (industrial) in Littleton, CO.

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

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Responsibilities

◆Reads and interprets the shop floor documents (proof, job ticket, combo ticket) as well as applicable ISO, Association, and CPI internal specifications. Know where to locate standards in SharePoint
◆Complete Quality Release testing process including physical testing and visual inspection. Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials or product to measure performance, life or material characteristics
◆Observe, report, and document quality data information on checklists and in the shop floor data collection system as required
◆Initates quality hold and non-conformacnes based upon inspection results
◆Completes in-process audits in Finishing

Qualifications

✓To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

✓The candidate must be able to use a caliper and other hand tools. Prior experience is not required
✓The candidate must be able to interface with a PC by in putting and out putting data and using basic Microsoft Office Suite products. Keyboard input skills are necessary
✓High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
✓Elementary English proficiency communication skills necessary

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Overview

Join our team here are just a few of the reasons you will love it here

•Competitive benefits
•Three weeks of vacation
•Annual merit
•401(k) match
•Tuition Reimbursement

CPI Card Group is a light manufacturing company producing contact and contactless payment cards for our customers. CPI offers a full suite of solutions and the expertise in plastics manufacturing, personalization and fulfillment to provide a completely customized card package.

We are currently looking for a hard working production employee to join our Littleton, CO facility. We offer an extensive benefits package for our employees including health insurance, time off, 401(k) matching, and more

The Quality Technician at CPI is responsible for the auditing, inspection and testing functions through-out the value stream. In addition, the Q.T. is charged with following up on any process and/or product non-conformances to assure they are brought to an effective solution while assisting with troubleshooting and supporting operations as required.

Hourly rate - $21.75 - $23.75

Schedule: Friday - Sunday 4:00am - 4:30pm

Physical Demand

•Work is primarily conducted standing or walking in a manufacturing environment and sitting in an office environment and often requires bending and stooping to observe product and/or manufacturing equipment
•Manufacturing environment is noisy and may require ear protection
•Work involves good eyesight, hand/eye coordination and excellent color vision to be able to ensure quality product
•Work involves dealing with fine detail and constant human interaction

Company Overview

CPI Card Group® is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization and fulfillment, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance. Learn more at.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture.

Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401(k) with a competitive company match percentage.