Quality Assurance Tech I

Lindsay Corporation; United States; Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Descripción de la vacante

Lindsay Corporation in Lindsay, NE, seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to support manufacturing quality and compliance. This full-time role combines shop-floor inspection with quality-system documentation and requires attention to detail and clear communication across functions.

You will perform inspections, review material documentation, maintain traceability, and support audits and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and enhance product quality.

Formación

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; associate degree or technical certificate in quality preferred.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, inspection, quality, machining or related technical experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and inspection requirements; GD&T knowledge preferred.
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and fixed gauges; CMM experience a plus.
• Ability to evaluate material certifications, supplier documentation, and traceability records against defined requirements.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, document control, nonconformance, corrective action, calibration, and audit practices preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; ERP or quality-management systems experience preferred.
• ASQ Certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, judgment, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Responsabilidades

• Perform incoming, in-process, first-article, and final inspections using approved plans and drawings.
• Use calibrated inspection tools and verify calibration status before use.
• Review certificates of conformance, test reports, and production records for traceability.
• Identify, segregate, and communicate nonconforming material; support containment and disposition.
• Maintain ISO 9001 compliant procedures, work instructions, forms, and records.
• Prepare records for internal, external, customer, and supplier audits; assist corrective actions.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions using common quality tools.
• Enter, analyze, and report inspection results and defect trends using Excel or ERP systems.
• Provide quality guidance to operators and supervisors; help interpret drawings and criteria.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process control.

Conocimientos

Quality inspection

Measurement tools

Documentation & records

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration across departments

MS Excel

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or quality certificate

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (plus)

Herramientas

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Fixed gauges

CMM (optional)

ERP systems familiarity

Descripción del empleo

Quality Assurance Technician

Lindsay has become a global force of innovation in a variety of segments:

Helping farmers feed the world and conserve precious resources and assisting metropolitan regions so they can keep populations moving freely and safely. What was once a small operation in Lindsay, Nebraska, has grown into a worldwide force in irrigation and infrastructure.

Position Summary:

This is a full-time technician position based in Lindsay, NE, supporting manufacturing quality and compliance activities. The role combines shop-floor inspection with quality-system documentation and requires consistent judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication across functions. Lindsay Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, pretax spending accounts, 401(k), tuition assistance, paid holidays, wellness reimbursement, paid parental leave, career development opportunities, and a stock purchase plan.

Essential Functions:

• Inspection & Verification: Perform incoming, in-process, first-article, and final inspections using approved plans, drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards.
• Measurement: Use and care for calibrated inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, height gauges, and fixed gauges; verify equipment is within calibration before use.
• Material Certification & Traceability: Review material test reports, certificates of conformance, supplier documentation, and production records for completeness and compliance; maintain clear lot and product traceability.
• Nonconforming Material: Identify, document, tag, segregate, and communicate nonconforming material; support containment, disposition, reinspection, and follow‑through to closure.
• Quality Management System: Maintain controlled procedures, work instructions, forms, specifications, and records in accordance with ISO 9001 and company requirements.
• Audit Support: Prepare records and objective evidence for internal, external, customer, and supplier audits; support corrective actions and verify assigned actions are completed.
• Problem Solving: Support root‑cause analysis and corrective action using practical methods such as 5 Whys, cause‑and‑effect analysis, RCCM, or 8D, as appropriate.
• Quality Data: Enter, compile, analyze, and report inspection results, defect trends, and quality metrics using Microsoft Excel and applicable quality or ERP systems.
• Manufacturing Support: Provide timely quality guidance to operators and supervisors; help teams interpret drawings, specifications, inspection criteria, and documentation requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in initiatives that reduce defects, rework, scrap, and escapes while improving process control, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety, environmental, and quality requirements; promptly escalated conditions that could affect product integrity, compliance, or customer commitments.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certificate in quality, manufacturing, machining, engineering technology, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of manufacturing, inspection, quality, machining, fabrication, or related technical experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and inspection requirements; working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and fixed gauges; experience with CMM or electronic inspection equipment is a plus.
• Ability to evaluate material certifications, supplier documentation, and traceability records against defined requirements.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, document control, nonconformance, corrective action, calibration, and audit practices preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; experience with ERP, manufacturing execution, or electronic quality management systems is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sampling methods, measurement systems, and quality tools; ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or Certified Quality Technician certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, organization, problem‑solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an industrial manufacturing environment and collaborate across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain.