Quality Technician

Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and 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 join our team and support metrology needs.

You will perform dimensional inspections, develop inspection reports, and ensure quality and safety while meeting routed hours.

We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a Quality environment.
• 3+ years minimum related experience in a fabrication environment.
• ISO 9001:2015 preferred.
• Familiar with MS Office including Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience using an ERP system for reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Plant Quality Assurance Coordinator along with all disciplines to promote quality achievement and performance improvement.
• Perform supplier source inspections.
• Complete receiving, final, and in-process inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Control of non-conforming material and defect reporting.
• Support the Material Review Board Process.
• Prepare and deliver Quality Assurance related training.
• Support corrective and preventive actions with suppliers.
• Maintain quality records and support audits.
• Ensure calibration program conformance with standards.
• Participate in vendor qualification and supplier quality development.
• Measure, record, and report on performance progress.
• Assist with ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Perform internal and external quality audits.

Skills

Quality environment experience

Fabrication experience

GD&T interpretation

Metrology training

Reading drawings

Strong communication skills

Education

Technical training in Business and Quality

Tools

MS Office

ERP system experience

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. Come join our winning Team!