Quality Gage Technician at Mando America Corp – Hogansville, Georgia

Purpose:

A Quality Gage Technician ensures that measurement tools and equipment used in production are accurate, calibrated, and reliable. Their function is to inspect, test, and maintain gages to ensure they meet established standards and specifications. By identifying measurement errors and preventing inaccurate data, the gage technician, help maintain product quality and consistency. This role supports the organization’s goals by reducing defects, ensuring compliance, and promoting efficient, high-quality production processes.

Key Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Compliance to work standards, product check sheets, process check sheets, FMEA check sheets (where applicable), quality alerts, cleaning standards, visual displays, KPC/KCC placards presentations, model specification (where applicable), gage calibration and verification
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair all quality gages and measuring equipment
• Ensure that gages are functioning properly to ensure accurate readings
• Perform routine checks and adjustments based on standards and specifications
• Document all calibration activities and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Use various gages and measuring tools to inspect materials, components, and finished products
• Measure dimensions, surface finishes, and other product characteristics to verify conformance to specifications
• Record and analyze data to assess trends and defect issues early
• Maintain detailed records of measurements, calibrations, and inspections
• Generate reports to provide feedback to the manufacturing or engineering teams
• Provide regular reports on the state of gages, calibration schedules, and product quality metrics
• Ensure that calibration records and quality data are up to date and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Train other employees on the correct use of measurement tools and gages
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality issues
• Adhere to safety protocols when using or maintaining measuring equipment
• Must be proficient in computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email etc.)
• Provide daily report of activities

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in a technical field (e.g., manufacturing, quality, or metrology) is preferred
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in calibration, quality inspections, or manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding of measuring tools, blueprint reading and calibration principles
• Certifications (preferred but not always required): Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) or Quality Technician (CQT) from ASQ

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email
• Combination of technical, analytical, and attention-to detail skills
• Knowledge of calibration standards, measurement systems, blueprint reading, and quality systems such as ISO requirements
• Proficiency in using measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMMs) and understanding of basic statistical concepts

Legal Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Working Conditions:

• The working condition is a climate-controlled lab (temperature and humidity matter for measurement accuracy)
• Manufacturing facilities or production floors
• Occasionally office settings for documentation and reporting
• Clean and organized
• Require PPE (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes)

Physical Requirements:

• Requires strong attention to detail and patience
• Often involves repetitive, careful hand work
• May include standing for long periods or moving between workstations
• Light to moderate lifting of parts up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to distinguish color differentiation (for indicators, wires, or digital displays)
• Sustain concentration while performing precise physical tasks

Remote Work: Not eligible for hybrid or remote work

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and other supplemental benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.