Job ID: TF640187522
Location: Kings Mountain, NC
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 05/22/2026
Quality Control Technician | $22.00 – $30.00 per hour | Monday-Friday 8AM-5:00 PM | Kings Mountain, NC | Temp-to-Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive pay of $22 – $30 per hour DOE
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 1st shift, 8 AM to 5 PM; overtime is frequently required
- Location: Kings Mountain, NC
- Temporary-to-hire opportunity with career growth and stability
- Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401(k), direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Description
The Quality Control Technician inspects final products and tooling to ensure compliance with order specifications, customer drawings, work instructions and control plans. This role performs product and tooling inspections, completes SPC/data collection and product certifications, and determines whether materials meet acceptance standards. The Quality Control Technician also supports quality documentation by initiating supplier rejection reports/nonconformance reports and placing nonconforming product or tooling on hold. This position is ideal for someone with manufacturing experience, strong attention to detail and the ability to use measuring gages, prints and inspection instructions to confirm conformance.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect and test product and tooling to ensure conformance with order specifications, customer drawings and quality standards
- Read and interpret customer drawings and compare them to scans to ensure product conformance
- Complete SPC/data collection, product certifications and acceptance documentation
- Initiate supplier rejection reports/nonconformance reports (NCRs) and place nonconforming product or tooling on hold
- Follow work instructions and control plans, notify supervisors of changes, and provide input for continuous improvement
- Participate in responsibilities defined in the ISO/QS Management System manuals
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required
- One year of mechanical inspection experience or previous product knowledge required
- Experience using a computer required
- Manufacturing experience preferred; 3D scanning and/or CAD experience preferred
- Knowledge of production processes and ability to use measuring gages, calipers and other measurement equipment
- Ability to read prints, determine acceptance using drawings and instructions, and communicate well with others
- Ability to read, write and speak English; bilingual skills are a plus
- Proficiency in basic math, APQP and/or other appropriate skills as defined in the QMS/EMS/LMS Management System manuals
Benefits and Perks:
- Pay rate: $22 – $30 per hour
- Medical, dental and vision insurance eligibility
- 401(k), direct deposit or pay card, and referral bonus program
- Training, growth and long-term career opportunity
Your New Organization:
This manufacturing organization values quality, safety and continuous improvement. Team members work in a structured production environment where accuracy, communication and accountability are essential to meeting customer standards. The role offers an opportunity to apply inspection skills while supporting a culture focused on compliance and operational excellence.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base pay range for this position is $22.00-$30.00 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
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