Quality Technician

Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Trident Maritime Systems – Heavy Equipment Group in Rhinelander, WI is seeking a Quality Technician to support metrology and inspection activities. You will perform dimensional inspections, develop inspection reports, and ensure quality and safety in the workplace while meeting routed hours.

Responsibilities include supplier source inspections, internal and external audits, PQC participation, and maintaining quality records under ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality environment is required.
• Background in fabrication (welding/machining) is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections and develop inspection reports.
• Support calibration programs and quality audits.
• Assist in non-conforming material control and defect reporting.
• Maintain quality records and support supplier QA activities.
• Participate in vendor qualification and supplier development.

Skills

Reading drawings

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Problem solving

Office software

ERP system

Communication

Independent work

Education

Technical training in Business and Quality

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

At Trident Maritime Systems – Heavy Equipment Group, we don’t just build systems—we build careers. As a leader in the marine and defense industry, we’re seeking innovative, forward-thinking professionals who are ready to tackle complex challenges and deliver real-world solutions.

As our organization continues to grow, we’re looking for a Quality Technician to join our Rhinelander, WI Team!

The Quality Technician will work with various disciplines to meet the metrology needs of our individual customers. They will be able to perform dimensional inspections, develop inspection reports and demonstrates the ability to meet routed hours with acceptable quality and safety in the workplace.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Work with the Plant Quality Assurance Coordinator along with all disciplines in the company to promote quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the plant.
• Perform supplier source inspections.
• Completion of receiving and final inspections and in-process inspection using precision measuring and test equipment in a timely fashion with results easily understood.
• Proper control of non-conforming material and completion of the defect reporting process.
• Support the Material Review Board Process.
• Prepare and deliver Quality Assurance related training.
• Support preventive-corrective action request and supplier preventive-corrective action request process.
• Responsible for control of quality records.
• Support customer and third-party quality audits.
• Ensure and support calibration program is in conformance with established standards.
• Participate in vendor qualification and supplier quality development.
• Measure, record, and report on organization performance progress.
• Assist compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Perform internal and external quality audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

QAULIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience in a Quality environment
• 3+ years minimum related experience in a fabrication environment (i.e., welding and machining of small to large equipment)
• Related technical training in Business and Quality in manufacturing industry a strong plus
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2015 preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite Experience: Excel, Word, Outlook required
• Experience using an ERP system and reporting
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Initiative and ability to solve problems independently
• Ability to read and interpret drawings (both metric and English standard)
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Proficient in use of various inspection tools
• Training in metrology and advanced drawing reading
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Climb, bend and stoop frequently. Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and additional perks designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• tuition reimbursement
• additional perks designed to support your well-being and professional growth

Come join our winning Team!