Job Overview
The Quality Control Associate is responsible for inspecting battery products, components, and production processes to ensure all items meet company quality standards, customer specifications, and safety requirements. This role helps prevent defects, supports continuous improvement, and maintains compliance with manufacturing procedures.
Position Summary
This position performs visual inspections, testing, measurements, and documentation throughout the production process. The Quality Control Associate works closely with production, engineering, and warehouse teams to identify issues, report nonconforming materials, and ensure only approved products move forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections.
- Conduct visual checks for defects, damage, labeling errors, and packaging issues.
- Use measuring tools, gauges, and testing equipment to verify product specifications.
- Record inspection results accurately in logs, reports, or system databases.
- Identify and segregate defective or nonconforming materials.
- Report quality issues to supervisors and assist with corrective actions.
- Follow quality control procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
- Support audits, process improvements, and continuous quality initiatives.
- Maintain clean and organized inspection areas.
- Work collaboratively with production and warehouse teams.
Requirements / Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous manufacturing or quality inspection experience preferred.
- Basic understanding of quality standards and inspection methods.
- Ability to read work instructions, labels, and specifications.
- Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Bilingual skills are a plus (English/Korean or English/Spanish if applicable).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent use of hands for handling small components and tools.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25–50 lbs as needed.
- Good vision, including close attention to small details and defects.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive motions.
- Must be able to wear required PPE such as gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
Work Environment
- Manufacturing and warehouse setting.
- Exposure to moving machinery, production equipment, and moderate noise levels.
- Must follow all safety procedures and company policies.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The company is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.
