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Quality Lab Technician - 1st Shift - Smyrna TN

CompanyIdeal Tridon Group
LocationSmyrna
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 30, 2026
About The Company
Founded in 1913 and headquartered just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, Ideal Clamp Products, Inc. is the largest and most-trusted manufacturer of worm drive hose clamps, marine grade clamps, high-torque clamps, constant tension clamps, T-Bolts, V-Bands, no-hub couplings and a host of specialty and custom clamping products under the IDEAL-TRIDON®, IDEAL®, and TRIDON® brand names.
About the Role

Who We Are:

The Ideal Tridon Group comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications. With over 100 years of proven quality and a strong culture of service, we are the worldwide leader in clamps, strut, hose supports, conduit, fittings, and coupling solutions. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards across a range of industries, and our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer support ensures we’re ready to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. At the Ideal Tridon Group, connections aren’t just what we make—they’re the heart of everything we do.

Job Summary

Seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Quality Lab Technician to join our Quality team. This role is essential in ensuring that incoming materials and manufactured products meet our quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high-quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday

Shift: 

  • 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00pm  

Hourly Rate:

$19.00

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform incoming receiving inspections to verify material compliance.
  • Conduct first piece inspections to ensure production accuracy.
  • Audit in-process and finished products for conformance to specifications.
  • Facilitate sorting and segregation of non-conforming parts.
  • Lead investigations into customer quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications is a plus.
  • Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Prior experience in a quality-related role in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Additional Duties

  • This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their manager to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position. No travel is required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.


Key Skills
Quality inspectionRoot cause analysisCorrective actionsTechnical drawing interpretationCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsAttention to detailManufacturing processesMaterial compliance
Categories
ManufacturingEngineeringTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for performing incoming, in-process, and finished product inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards. They also lead investigations into customer quality issues, including root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
📋Job Type
regular full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
136
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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