Quality Technician

NORD Gear Corporation; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NORD Gear Corporation in Waunakee, WI is seeking a Quality Technician to uphold ISO 9000 standards and continuously improve quality systems. The role involves inspections, nonconformance handling, and supporting corrective actions across the organization.

You will work with supervisors to investigate issues, maintain SAP records, and participate in audits while contributing to preventive measures. 4-day workweek, evenings (Mon-Thu 2:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m.), and team collaboration are key features of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of experience in a warehouse environment or similar.
• Forklift experience preferred and SAP familiarity is a plus.
• Strong organizational and mathematical abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify written work instructions and training materials.
• Perform and document final inspections of finished product.
• Verify finished product meets drawings, specs, and customer requirements.
• Identify, document, label, and segregate nonconforming product.
• Containment, evaluation, and disposition of nonconforming product.
• Investigate quality issues and support root-cause analysis for CARs.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Maintain inspection, nonconformance, and corrective-action records in SAP.
• Communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly.
• Assist with process improvements to enhance quality and prevent recurrence.
• Participate in the Nord audit program and follow up on action lists.

Skills

Forklift experience

SAP experience

Math skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Word

Job description

Description

The Quality Technician will be responsible for maintaining the highest level of quality within the organization. They will work with all levels of the organization to ensure ISO 9000 standards and procedures are exceeded as well as ensuring the quality systems are functioning effectively. They will work with supervisors and managers to find short-term containment methods and long-term root cause solutions to quality issues discovered internally and externally, along with making sure all preventative measures are implemented.

Description

• Develop and modify written work instructions and training materials using MS Word or other software
• Perform and document final inspections of finished product in production.
• Verify finished product meets applicable drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements before release.
• Identify, document, label, and segregate nonconforming product found during inspection
• Containment, evaluation, and disposition of nonconforming product.
• Work with supervisors to investigate quality issues and support root cause analysis for Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and Quality Notifications.
• Assist in defining and implementing corrective actions; follow up on assigned actions and verify effectiveness, as directed.
• Maintain accurate inspection, nonconformance, and corrective-action records in SAP and applicable quality systems.
• Communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly with supervisors and other relevant personnel.
• Assist supervisors in implementing or modifying processes to improve quality and prevent recurrence.
• Participate in the NORD audit program and assist with action lists and follow-up as assigned.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: 1-year experience working in a warehouse environment or equivalent.

Skills and Key Attributes: Forklift and SAP experience preferred. Good organizational and math skills, familiarity using a computer, good communication skills, be self-motivated, and have the ability to work well within a team environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand on feet and move around for up to 10-12 hours per day.

Schedule:Enjoy a consistent 4-day workweek with a 3-day weekend! This position works Monday through Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.