Quality Technician in Mentor, Ohio at PRINCETON TOOL INC

Princeton Precision Group: Always Advancing. Each business unit under the PPG portfolio has been deliberately selected for their ability to support their customers, lead their industry, and provide high quality products. Your journey with us is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to support the manufacturing of critical hardware to key defense programs, supporting missions to space and providing access for global travel. Join us in the journey!

We are actively seeking an experienced Quality Technicians to join and grow in the PPG organization. The Quality Technician is responsible for performing visual and manual inspections of precision machined components to ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and quality requirements. This position verifies product conformity through detailed inspection techniques, accurate documentation, and adherence to company procedures.

Highlights and Benefits

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus; eligible upon hire
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Tuition / professional development reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Optional HSA with company contribution
• Short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance at no cost
• Limitless opportunity for advancement

• Perform visual and manual inspections of precision machined components using approved inspection methods.
• Verify parts meet work instruction specification requirements.
• Complete and review inspection documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify manufacturing travelers, inspection records, and other quality documentation are properly completed before product moves to the next operation.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming material in accordance with company procedures.
• Perform in-process, and final inspections as assigned.
• Use basic inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, plug gauges, pin gauges, and other hand inspection tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready inspection area.
• Follow all AS9100 quality procedures, customer requirements, and company policies.
• Assist production personnel in resolving quality-related issues when appropriate.
• Perform hands-on core flush operations as needed to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in problem-solving activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, machining, or quality inspection preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic GD&T preferred.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic computer skills and experience completing production or quality documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and production personnel.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability and willingness to arrive to work on time
• Ability and willingness to work as scheduled

Training Schedule

• Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM for up to 90 days

Permanent Schedule

• Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 11:30PM
• Saturday or overtime may be required on occasion