Quality Technician - II Tinker Manufacturing Bedford, NH Job Details Full-time $24.50 - $40.00 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications HACCP Attention to detail Quality audits Data collection Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description Date posted: July 20, 2026
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$24.00 - $40.00 per hour Job description: Overview Tinker Manufacturing is a growing precision CNC machine shop serving the aerospace and defense industries. We are looking for dependable, motivated individuals who want to grow with our team while producing high-quality precision components. Position Summary The Quality Technician II is an experienced quality professional responsible for product inspection, quality documentation, calibration control, and day-to-day support of Tinker Manufacturing's Quality Management System. This position goes beyond dimensional inspection. The Quality Technician II will serve as an independent quality gate between manufacturing and shipment, while also maintaining key quality-system activities necessary to support ISO 9001, AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in aerospace or other high-precision manufacturing and is capable of independently interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, customer quality requirements, and inspection criteria. Responsibilities Conduct detailed inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and vision inspection systems. Interpret mechanical blueprints, manufacturing documents, and production specifications to verify dimensional accuracy and conformity. Perform quality audits throughout the production process to identify deviations from
ISO 9001, ISO 13485, GMP
(Good Manufacturing Practice), FDA regulations, and other regulatory standards. Utilize advanced measurement tools including coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and vision systems to perform complex dimensional measurements and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) analysis. Collect data systematically during inspections to support quality management systems, analyze trends, and recommend corrective actions. Ensure compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice), and other safety standards by maintaining meticulous records of inspections and quality checks. Participate in internal quality audits, document findings accurately, and assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes. Qualifications Proven experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of quality systems such as
ISO 9001, ISO
13485, or GMP. Proficiency with measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), vision inspection systems, and other precision measurement tools. Mechanical knowledge with the ability to interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, GDT (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and production documents. Familiarity with regulatory/legal compliance standards such as FDA regulations and ISO standards applicable to manufacturing sectors. Strong analysis skills to identify root causes of defects and support corrective actions through detailed data collection. Basic math skills for measurements calculations and data analysis. Excellent attention to detail combined with the ability to perform accurate dimensional measurements in a fast-paced setting. Knowledge of quality management principles including QA/QC processes, quality audits, and inspection procedures. AS9100 experience a big plus Full-Time position Opportunity for advancement Aerospace & Defense work
