Quality Control Technician - New Berlin, WI

Konecranes; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental

401k plan with match

Job summary

Konecranes Nuclear Equipment & Services (KNES) is seeking a Quality Control Technician to conduct inspections for quality-related project requirements at KNES manufacturing sites, remote sites, and vendor sites.

You will perform receipt inspection of parts and verify conformity to prevent nonconforming material from entering the value stream.

Qualifications

• 2+ years quality assurance or quality control experience.
• Familiarity with QA processes in a regulated environment.
• Experience with heavy machinery or precision components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform 100%-dimensional inspections on incoming vendor parts.
• Document all rejected parts with proper records.
• Investigate and audit internal quality systems and implement corrective actions.
• Perform dimensional, electrical, or mechanical tests of materials/assemblies.
• Work with engineering and vendors to correct defects or issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow procedures.
• Read directions and prints to ensure conformity of parts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Self-starting

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Position Summary

Konecranes Nuclear Equipment & Services (KNES): The Quality Control Technician will conduct physical inspections for quality related project requirements at KNES manufacturing sites, remote sites, and vendor sites. Perform receipt inspection of parts and items, verifying for compliance and preventing nonconforming material from being introduced to the value stream.

Responsibilities

• Support all ISO, NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B components and projects as required by the base load of the other quality department personnel.
• Assist in the surveillance of commercial suppliers performing work on nuclear business unit components and services as directed by quality management.
• Complete 100%-dimensional inspections on all incoming vendor parts.
• Document all rejected parts using correct documentation.
• Investigate practices and procedures and perform internal quality system audit to determine quality standards and whether these standards are being met. Implement corrective action as required.
• Perform dimensional, electrical, or mechanical tests of materials, processes, assemblies, or sub-assemblies.
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments and test equipment, including but not limited to: micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, hardness gauge, protractor and radius gauges, CMM – Romer portable arm.
• Work with KNES Engineering and vendors to correct defects or issues.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area including equipment and perform all assignments in a safe manner and in accordance with established procedures.
• Visual acuity to read directions and prints to ensure they meet standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision. Must be a self‑starter.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, both mechanical and electrical.
• Self‑directed and the ability to interact with supervisors, engineers, and customers effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong teamwork and networking skills.

Education & Experience

• 2+ years quality assurance or control experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Quality Assurance and Control processes in a regulated environment.
• Experience with heavy machinery or precision components is strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

• Physical ability to perform work requiring frequent stooping, bending. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs frequently.
• Approximately 40% travel required, primarily throughout Wisconsin and neighboring U.S. states, with most weekends spent at home. Occasional domestic overnight travel may be required, with rare international travel opportunities.

What we offer

• Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance, and so much more.
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year (pro‑rated for first year). 5–12 years of service: 3 weeks. 13+ years of service: 4 weeks.
• Sick Leave: 5 days per year (pro‑rated after 90 days of service).
• Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Note about agency: Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.