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Quality TechnicianBlair Image Elements • Altoona, PA, US
Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Blair Image Elements • Altoona, PA, US
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Job Description

Are you detail-oriented with a passion for precision, consistency, and continuous improvement? Blair Image Elements is looking for a dedicated Quality Technician to join our Quality team and help ensure every product we deliver meets the highest standards of excellence. In this role, you'll perform inspections, audits, and tests on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products. You'll collaborate closely with production, engineering, and management teams to identify and prevent defects, maintain compliance with customer and company specifications, and promote a culture of quality across the organization.

Blair Image Elements is a leading provider of signage and branding solutions, delivering comprehensive services to well-known regional, national, and international clients across a diverse range of markets and industries.

We Build Brands. You Build Your Career.

What you'll be doing :

  • Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.
  • Verify product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
  • Accurately document inspection results and maintain quality records.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective / preventive actions (CAPA) for nonconformances.
  • Identify and report defects, deviations, or process concerns to supervisors and quality engineers.
  • Conduct random in-process audits and participate in final inspections prior to shipment.
  • Use and maintain inspection tools and equipment such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and gauges.
  • Assist with calibration and upkeep of inspection tools and measuring devices.
  • Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives across production areas.
  • Collaborate with production teams to reinforce quality standards and best practices.
  • Follow all company safety policies and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

What we're looking for :

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school certification preferred.
  • 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, or inspection preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Familiarity with basic inspection tools and techniques.
  • Experience with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement programs a plus.
  • Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, ERP systems).
  • Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
  • Benefits and Culture

    At Blair Image Elements, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and financial security of our team. Employees enjoy Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Medicine Insurance, along with the option to participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). We provide a Retirement Plan to help secure your future and offer free life insurance for all employees, with the opportunity to add additional coverage at group rates.

    Our paid time off (PTO) policy allows up to 5 weeks of vacation annually, depending on your length of service, and we also offer a Gainsharing Program with quarterly bonuses based on company performance and your tenure. For those welcoming a new addition to their family, we provide 4 weeks of paid parental leave.

    We support your continued education through our Tuition Reimbursement program and reward employee milestones with Anniversary Bonuses. With our Pay on Demand option through a payroll app, you can access your wages before payday. Employees also have access to a Loan Program through a local Credit Union and receive free Company Logo Uniforms and Products annually, along with a Company-funded protective footwear program.

    At Blair, we also cultivate a supportive company culture. Flexible work schedules promote a healthier work-life balance, and we host annual events like an Employee Picnic and Holiday Party to foster camaraderie. Our Blair Cares committee, run by employees, raises funds to assist fellow team members in need. We also participate in community sponsorship and donation programs and offer the Blair Scholarship to help further education.

    Check us out at www.blairimage.com

    Drugs and Alcohol - We have the following polices in place : Pre-Employment, Post-Accident, Reasonable Suspicion and CDL Driver Testing as well as Random Screening.

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    Quality Technician • Altoona, PA, US