Quality Technician I
Snap-on · Conway, AR
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- Technician
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- Quality
- Industry
- Industrial
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A technician-level quality role at Snap-on (industrial) in Conway, AR. By identifying trends and collaborating across teams, the technician helps drive operational excellence and uphold Snap-on’s commitment to safety and performance.
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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 560 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live quality postings in Arkansas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
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- ✓ Team leadership 50%
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Snap-on
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Send a short, curious note
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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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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 Snap-onAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Ability to follow Snap-on’s Safety priorities and maintain a safe working environment through awareness and focus.
- ◆Examines material or product for surface and operational defects.
- ◆Verify specified dimensions of product or material.
- ◆Audits procedures to ensure processes are followed accurately.
- ◆Documents inspection outcomes by completing detailed reports and performance records.
- ◆Reject defective parts and products.
- ◆Identify trends and root causes of product defects.
- ◆Support our safety/training team to modify procedures to avoid defects and waste.
- ◆Conduct Process and product audits on a defined schedule, and whenever and wherever it is determined necessary based on current quality data.
- ◆Document and communicate nonconformances via NCR / Corrective Action program.
- ◆Calibration and maintenance of measuring devices
- ◆Read and interpret blueprints/schematics and associated tolerancing
- ◆Use critical thinking skills to solve complex problems
- ◆Must have strong math skills
- ◆Other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED.
- ✓Knowledge of Conway Manufacturing Products.
- ✓Computer experience should include
- ✓MS Office Suite
- ✓Able to navigate to and within web pages
- ✓Able to navigate an ERP system and perform tasks such as moving inventory
- ✓Capable of utilizing various types of measuring equipment including:
- ✓Calipers, micrometers, etc.
- ✓Strong communication/interpersonal skills
- ✓Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- ✓Team player
- ✓Ability to work flexible hours (i.e., overtime as required)
- ✓Excellent attendance record
- ✓Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- ✓Self-starter
- ✓Positive attitude
- ✓Ability to work in multiple assembly areas as required.
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Overview
Starting Pay for Market: $21-24/hrThe Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality products within the Snap-on Equipment production team. This position focuses on maintaining quality standards through inspection, auditing, and process evaluation, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. By identifying trends and collaborating across teams, the technician helps drive operational excellence and uphold Snap-on’s commitment to safety and performance.
Competencies
- •Safety
- •Customer focus
- •Communication
- •Consistency
- •Attention to detail
Characteristics
- •Demonstrate Integrity
- •Tell the Truth
- •Respect the Individual
- •Promote Teamwork
- •Listen
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