Quality Technician

API Heat Transfer; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Team environment

Impactful products

Job summary

API Heat Transfer in Germantown, WI is seeking a Quality Technician to join our Quality team. You will partner with production to verify product quality across the manufacturing process, reading blueprints and ensuring parts meet specifications.

You will conduct inspections, document findings, support root cause investigations, and help drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and ensure on-time shipments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing, inspection, quality, or related roles.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic computer skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of heat exchanger components and assemblies.
• Review products for compliance with drawings and quality standards.
• Inspect components for quality and workmanship.
• Utilize inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
• Identify, document, and help resolve nonconforming materials or processes.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist production teams with quality concerns.
• Verify completion of required quality checks prior to shipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal audits and quality system requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Quality Technician

Location: Germantown, WI Shift: Full-Time Department: Quality

Join Our Team

At General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, we manufacture high-quality heat exchangers used in demanding industrial applications. We are expanding our Germantown operations and are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Technician to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working with manufacturing teams, reading blueprints, and ensuring products are built right the first time, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Technician, you will work directly with production and assembly teams to verify product quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of heat exchanger components and assemblies.
• Review products for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Inspect fabricated, welded, brazed, and assembled components for quality and workmanship.
• Utilize inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and measuring tools.
• Identify, document, and help resolve nonconforming materials or processes.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Assist production teams in resolving quality concerns.
• Verify completion of required quality checks prior to shipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects and improving product quality.
• Support internal audits and quality system requirements.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing, inspection, quality, assembly, machining, fabrication, or related industrial experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively with production teams and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, assembly, brazing, HVAC, pressure vessels, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• ASQ Quality Technician certification or related quality training.

Why Join General ThermoDynamics?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidaysCareer growth opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to contribute to products used throughout critical industries

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to inspect parts and assemblies in various production environments.
• Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment while wearing required PPE.

At General ThermoDynamics, quality is everyone's responsibility. As a Quality Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring our customers receive products that meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and craftsmanship.

General ThermoDynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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ECZWI

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact API Heat Transfer at [phone] for assistance.