3rd shift, Quality Tech I, LAF 10HR Quality Assurance

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid uniforms

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Excellent health benefits, including a

Dental and vision

401k with match

Interest free tool loan

Job summary

The Quality Technician role at Wabash in Lafayette, IN supports manufacturing operations with Wabash Quality disciplines to improve performance and ensure products meet customer expectations.

You will apply quality tools, read engineering drawings, collect data, and participate in problem solving, auditing, and continuous improvement activities. The position requires collaboration with management and suppliers and may include training teammates.

Qualifications

• 3 years manufacturing experience required.
• Proficient with MS Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Strong math and English skills; reading and interpreting technical data.
• Able to read engineering drawings and measure with precision tools.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety objectives and promotes safety culture.
• Provide leadership and training to support the Quality system.
• Assist the manufacturing team in improving quality and error-proofing processes.
• Collect data, perform capability studies and analyze charts.
• Support manufacturing operations using quality tools and problem solving.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts/hours as required.
• Data collection and documentation support.
• Process audits and calibration management of measuring equipment.
• Conduct PPAP trials and handling nonconforming material.
• Train others individually and in groups.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Excel

Mathematics

Communication skills

Engineering concepts

Reading drawings

Data analysis

Problem solving

Train others

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

About the Role

The Quality Technician will support manufacturing operations utilizing Wabash Quality disciplines, processes, and tools with the objective of improving operating performance and ensuring our products meet the customers needs and expectations. The Quality Technician will work with the Wabash Quality Philosophies in mind with a focus on risk mitigation, error proofing, and problem solving.

The Quality Technician will support manufacturing operations utilizing Wabash Quality disciplines, processes, and tools with the objective of improving operating performance and ensuring our products meet the customers needs and expectations. The Quality Technician will work with the Wabash Quality Philosophies in mind with a focus on risk mitigation, error proofing, and problem solving.

Requirements

• 3 years manufacturing experience
• Experience with Microsoft applications programs -- Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Competent in basic Mathematics and English
• High School degree or G.E.D equivalent.
• Problem Solving experience preferred (8D, 5 Why, etc)
• Understand basics engineering concepts, fit, form, and function
• Must have both good written and verbal communication skills
• Must have analytical skills and be able to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to read and interpret technical data and engineering drawings is required
• Experience reading and using a variety of precision measuring instruments preferred
• Must be able to direct and influence the actions of others within areas of responsibility
• Ability to function under pressure and maintain professionalism
• Ability to interact with management, customers, and suppliers
• Ability to train others individually and in a group setting

Your Responsibilities

• Adheres to and promotes the safety objectives of the organization
• Provide leadership and training in supporting the Quality system
• To assist the manufacturing team in improving quality and mistake proofing processes
• Collect data, perform capability studies/reports, interpret charts and solve problems, grading, snow plowing, and other such tasks
• Support a variety of manufacturing operations using various quality tools and techniques such as inspecting, gathering data, containment, problem solving, help implement problem resolutions and follow up on actions.
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts/hours as required
• Data collection, and documentation support
• Process Audits
• Manage the measurement and test equipment, torque wrenches, dial calibers, weld gages in calibration database
• Conduct PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) functional and dimensional trials
• Processing nonconforming material and conducting receiving inspection
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Company paid uniforms
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Excellent health benefits, including dental and vision
• 401k with match
• Interest free tool loan

Leadership Attributes

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Physical Demands

• Requires minimum of 9-10 hours standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, with a full range of body mechanics/movements
• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in an environment requiring use of stairs and climbing in and out of trucks or working in tight spaces.
• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE)

Working Conditions and Environment

The work environment includes exposure to high decibels of noise, temperature, weather variations, metal welding processes and chemicals, which may include solvents, undercoating, paint, and caulking. Fast paced environment with moving equipment and motorized vehicles running at all times.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.