Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Quality Assurance Technician I is an entry level person that is responsible for supporting the Quality manager and production team in maintaining high product quality standards. This role involves assisting with inspecting products, conducting tests, and identifying defects or issues for control panels and similar assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with ensuring testing and inspection equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
Conduct manual and automated quality checks, inspections, and tests on products during various stages of the production process.
Maintain detailed records of inspections, test results, and corrective actions taken.
Ensuring safety and quality standards.
Communicate safety and quality infringements to the Quality Assurance Manager and work together for resolution.
Assist with Electrical Testing (FAT, continuity/megging, etc).
Assist the Quality Manager with recommended quality improvements.
Adherence to ISO Standards, ISO audit preparedness, and ISO document control. • Assist with wire kits, panel kits
Help create and maintain quality documentation.
Complete 5S and GEMBA walks on shop floor
Utilize structured problem-solving method (e.g., root cause analysis, 5 Whys) to resolve manufacturing quality issues and actively support continuous improvement (CI) efforts to reduce defects, improve process capability, and increase production efficiency.

Essential Skills & Experience

An associate degree or experience in a related field, such as industrial technology, manufacturing, or electrical is helpful but not required. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

What we can offer:

Competitive WEEKLY Pay
Company Sponsored Holiday & Team Building Celebrations
Work/Life Balance (Average 45-50 hours/week)
Family-Like Culture - A team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do for work
Advancement Opportunities

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Company-paid Short and long-term disability
Paid time off and Holidays
Matching 401k program
Pay for performance bonuses.
HSA contributions
Regular Business Hours
Flexible work schedule

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The work environment involves various construction site settings, where employees are often exposed to outdoor weather conditions, uneven terrain, and other potential hazards such as high or confined spaces, elevated noise levels, and electrical risks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand or walk for long periods of time and use hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects. The employee is frequently required to climb and maintain balance