Quality Technician

Ingersoll Rand; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Quality Technician I to lead inspection and calibration activities on site. You will perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections, read blueprints, and participate in 8D problem-solving while coordinating with suppliers to resolve issues.

The role emphasizes ISO 9001:2015 practices and continuous improvement. Required are 2+ years in manufacturing with measuring equipment, root-cause analysis, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, trade school or GED required.
• 2+ years in manufacturing with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic equipment.
• 2+ years using conventional measuring equipment.
• 2+ years reading blueprints and technical documents.
• 1+ year of root-cause analysis experience.
• 1+ year in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Improve and develop standards for inspection and testing of materials.
• Perform visual, dimensional and functional inspections per specs.
• Coach on blueprint reading and participate in 8D problem-solving.
• Set up calibrated equipment and follow procedures to validate conformance.
• Investigate and troubleshoot customer complaints; maintain records.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve material issues.
• Provide quality support to operations and assist in training.
• Suggest improvements to EH&S and ISO 9001:2015 and ERP usage.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma

MS Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparators

Microscopes

Job description

Quality Technician

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Position: Quality Technician I

Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Summary

Facilitate and lead activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of production, calibration and customer claims by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Improve, develop and initiate standards and methods for examination, inspection, measurement and testing of material used to manufacture product
• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of product based on documented company specifications (i.e. drawing, procedure, work instructions, etc.)
• Aid in coaching and understanding of blueprint reading. Participate and/or lead in 8D or similar problem-solving methodologies
• Perform setups of calibrated equipment, follow calibration procedures and technical specification drawings to validate product conformance
• Investigate/troubleshoot internal and external customer complaints. Maintain records, certifications and documentation for completed inspections
• Disposition material and coordinate with suppliers, purchasing and sourcing teams on supplied material to resolve a wide range of situations
• Provide tactical quality support to operations. May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning, and checking the work of other employees
• Recommends improved EH&S and Quality Improvement practices. Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Trade school certification or GED equivalent required.
• At least 2 (two) or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic machines.
• At least 2 (two) or more years of experience using conventional measuring equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, microscopes, optical comparators).
• At least 2 (two) or more years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and technical documents.
• At least 1 (one) or more years of demonstrated root cause analysis experience.
• At least 1 (one) or more years of experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with heights.

Core Competencies

• Capable of utilizing conventional measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, microscopes and other types of inspection devices.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 procedures, root cause analysis
• Understanding Lean / 6 Sigma principles
• Possesses computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload under shifting demands.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferences

• Prior experience operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (e.g., cherry picker, reach truck, forklift).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and procedures.
• Experience with root cause analysis for process or quality improvement.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Bending and/or stooping repeatedly throughout shift
• Lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds unassisted on a regular basis
• Be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, machining oils/coolants from handling coated parts and to coolant/oil mists which are below OSHA's permissible levels of exposure.
• Noise level could be loud due to the different machinery being operated (i.e. forklifts, hand tools, machines in other departments) and the testing that occurs.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• This position will be fully based on site based at the Charlotte, North Carolina Facility.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.