Quality Technician

Gates Corporation; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation seeks a Quality Technician for its Brandon, SD facility. This role emphasizes inspection, testing, and process verification to meet customer specifications and maintain high-quality standards. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in quality assurance, with collaborative skills essential for working with internal teams. Full-time employment offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) matching up to 6%

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5 years of quality experience preferred.
• Knowledge of metal/tube manufacturing is beneficial.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison for customer return and warranty concerns.
• Conduct in-process and final inspection.
• Monitor and drive quality goals.

Skills

Inspection

Testing

Process verification

Problem-solving

Communication

Quality Management

Education

Associate degree

Job description

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Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What To Expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Brandon, SD plant, you will be a Quality Technician.

As our Quality Technician this role involves inspection, testing, and process verification to meet customer specifications and quality objectives. Additionally, it requires collaboration with internal teams and corporate divisions to maintain high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities (to Name a Few)

• Act as the primary liaison for customer return and warranty concerns.
• Conduct in-process, final inspection, and testing at various production stages.
• Ensure product compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
• Monitor and drive quality goals, including cost of poor quality, PPM, and MUI measurements, with a focus on prevention.
• Maintain customer satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate with corporate groups such as Technical Service, Product Control, Customer Order Service, Quality Management, and divisional leadership.
• Understand, promote, and adhere to customer-specific standards and specifications.
• Prepare PPAP/FAI reports through part measurement, inspection, and documentation in supplier portals.
• Utilize inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers) and follow best measurement practices.
• Perform raw material receiving inspections per Quality Plans and Processing specifications.
• Identify, control, and disposition non-conforming materials.
• Issue Quality Alerts when necessary.
• Investigate issues, determine root causes, and complete 8D reports in eQIM.
• Complete customer credit forms and communicate resolutions as needed.
• Recommend improvements to existing quality standards, methods, and procedures.
  
  

About You

• Associate degree -preferred
• 5 years of quality experience preferred
• Knowledge of metal/tube manufacturing is beneficial but not required.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Experience with blueprint reading, process problem-solving, and error-proofing.
• Proficiency in basic reading, math, computer, and measurement skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting to 50 lbs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  
  

Benefits

• Full-Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
• Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation, additionally 8 sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k): company matching up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
  

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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