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Quality Technician -

Manufacturing & Product Inspection Location:

Monterey, CA Pay:

$23.00-$25.00 per hour, based on experience and skills

Job Type:

Full-time, Non-Exempt Work Location:

Onsite PPT Group is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our Monterey operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys understanding how products work, identifying issues, inspecting or testing equipment, solving problems, and making sure work is completed correctly. You do not need to come in knowing our products or having spent years in a formal quality department. Product-specific knowledge can be trained. We are open to candidates with transferable experience in areas such as manufacturing, production, product inspection, testing, assembly, calibration, technical operations, or quality control who have the aptitude and interest to develop further within quality. For someone who already brings direct manufacturing-quality experience, the scope of the role may also be adapted based on demonstrated capability. What You'll Do You will work closely with operations and other teams to help ensure PPT Group products and processes meet established quality requirements.

Responsibilities may include:

Inspect and test products, components, and equipment for quality and conformance with established requirements. Perform equipment checkout and verification prior to shipment. Follow established inspection, testing, and documentation procedures. Identify and document defects, discrepancies, and other quality concerns. Work with production and other team members to investigate problems and determine practical solutions. Help maintain accurate quality and inspection records. Verify that required documentation is complete before products are released or shipped. Assist with process checks, audits, and continuous-improvement activities. Support investigation of nonconforming products and customer or internal quality concerns. As your experience develops, gain exposure to areas such as root-cause analysis, corrective actions, NCRs, audits, and broader quality-control processes. Maintain a safe, organized, and quality-focused work environment. What We're Looking For We are interested in candidates who bring strong attention to detail, good judgment, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. You may be a good fit if you have experience in one or more of the following areas: Manufacturing or production Product or component inspection Equipment or product testing Assembly or technical operations Calibration or measurement Quality control or quality assurance Technical troubleshooting or repair Another hands-on environment where accuracy, documentation, and following procedures are important Prior experience in a formal quality role is preferred . Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective action, NCRs, auditing, quality systems, or similar tools is also welcome, but these skills are not required for every candidate. Relevant technical education or training is helpful; however, practical hands-on experience and demonstrated capability will also be considered. What Will Help You Succeed Strong attention to detail A natural tendency to notice when something does not look or work as expected Practical problem-solving ability Willingness to ask questions and learn Ability to follow written instructions and established processes Clear communication Good organization and documentation habits Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a close-knit team Dependability, professionalism, and ownership of your work Schedule This is a full-time, onsite position in Monterey, California , working an 8-hour day. Start and end times generally offer some flexibility based on operational needs. Occasional overtime may be available or required, but regular overtime is not expected. Candidates should already live within a reasonable commuting distance of Monterey. Compensation $23.00-$26.00 per hour , based on relevant experience, skills, and demonstrated capability. PPT Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. PPT Group provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualified applicants and employees may request reasonable accommodation as provided by law.

Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Retirement plan Application Question(s): Please briefly describe a time you identified a defect, error, equipment issue, or process problem. What did you do? Have you worked in an environment where accuracy, documentation, product quality, or adherence to established procedures was an important part of your job? How many years of experience do you have in manufacturing, production, inspection, testing, quality, or another hands-on technical environment? This position pays $23.00-$25.00 per hour, depending on relevant experience and skills. Are you comfortable considering a position within this range? This position is onsite in Monterey, California. Are you able to reliably commute to the Monterey worksite for your scheduled shifts? Describe your experience in manufacturing, production, inspection, testing, quality, or another hands-on technical environment?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Quality assurance: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

Monterey, CA 93944 (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Monterey, CA 93944 (Required)

Work Location:

In person