Job Description

Title: Quality TechnicianLocation: West Columbia, SCHire Type: Contract to HireShift : You will train on 1st shift 7a till 3:30p, Switch to 2nd Shift 3:30p till 12amCompensation: $23.50/hrBenefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.Overview:We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Technician to support a growing manufacturing operation focused on production projects and new product introduction (NPI) activities. This role will work closely with Quality Engineers, production teams, and auditors to develop and maintain work instructions, support training initiatives, and drive quality processes throughout production.Job Duties: Support Quality Engineers with production and NPI-related quality activitiesDevelop, revise, and maintain detailed work instructions, MDIs, inspection procedures, and training documentationAssist in building quality documentation and processes from scratch based on production needsTrain auditors and production personnel on quality procedures and work instructionsCollaborate closely with engineers and production teams to improve communication and reduce operational gapsThink proactively about potential production or process failures and help implement preventative solutionsSupport inspection planning and quality process execution throughout manufacturing operationsAssist with software-related instructions and documentation as production evolvesMaintain urgency and adaptability in a changing production environmentSupport continuous improvement initiatives and help drive teamwork across departmentsQualifications: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is requiredPrior experience creating or maintaining work instructions, SOPs, inspection documents, or process documentation preferredNPI (New Product Introduction) experience is strongly preferredStrong technical writing and communication skillsAbility to work closely with engineers, technicians, and auditors in a production settingStrong problem-solving mindset with the ability to think “outside the box”Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and ownershipPrior experience in critical power or similar manufacturing environments is a plusLeadership potential and desire to grow into engineering or assistant management roles preferred

You should be proficient in:

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Mechanical Testing
• Manufacturing