Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician

Location: Cleveland, OH

Schedule: Non-Exempt, 1st Shift/2nd shift/

Purpose of Position:

The Quality Technician supports the Quality team by inspecting, testing, and verifying that ballistic products, materials, and components meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role protects product integrity by identifying non-conforming material early, documenting results accurately, and partnering with Production and Quality Engineering to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of materials, components, and finished products to drawings, specifications, and work instructions

Use measurement and test equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges, scales, CMM or similar) to verify product conformance

Identify, segregate, tag, and document non-conforming material; initiate and support MRB activities

Accurately record inspection and test results in quality systems, travelers, and inspection reports

Support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities with Quality Engineering

Collect and report quality data, including scrap, MRB, non-conformance, and in-process corrections

Support first article inspections, lot acceptance, and customer or government source inspections

Verify calibration status of inspection equipment and support the calibration program

Support internal, customer, and external audits and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements

Train and support operators on inspection criteria and quality standards

Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities

Follow all safety procedures and promptly communicate safety observations

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in a related field preferred

2+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications, including GD&T

Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques

Desirable Skills

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT)

Experience in defense, ballistic, or regulated manufacturing

Familiarity with ISO 9001 and DCMA requirements

Working knowledge of ERP/MES/QMS systems

Basic knowledge of root cause tools (5 Why, 8D, Fishbone)

Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation

Good written and verbal communication skills; proficient in Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Production and Engineering

About Avon Technologies:

We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America .At Avon Technologies, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

Flexible Schedule

Generous paid time off

Competitive Compensation Package

Learning and Development Opportunities

Bonus Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Mentorship Program

Supplemental plans

Company-paid life and AD&D

Medical/Dental/Vision

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $22.52 - $28.89 per Hour. The final salary offered to a 5successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

EOE, Including Vet/Disability