Quality Technician (1st shift)

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Durex Industries, part of Spirax Group, is seeking a Quality Technician (1st shift) to join the Quality team in Illinois. You will perform product and raw material inspections, document FAIs, and support continuous improvement while ensuring conformity to customer requirements and ISO 9001 standards.

You will use inspection gauges and SPC data to drive quality metrics, update work instructions, and contribute to CAPA activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of quality experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in ISO 9001 quality system environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product and raw material inspections and audits to verify conformance to specifications.
• Complete and document First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with customer requirements.
• Process and document non-conforming material through the MRB process and ensure proper disposition of rejected material.
• Complete Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and other quality documentation.
• Utilize inspection tools, gauges, and measuring instruments for inspection activities.
• Capture and analyze production data to support quality metrics and reporting.
• Develop, update, and improve work instructions and quality procedures.
• Participate in CAPA activities and documentation as needed.
• Support ISO Quality Management System requirements and internal audits.
• Utilize and assist with SPC reporting and monitoring.
• Identify quality risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality inspection

Engineering drawings reading

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection gauges

Measuring instruments

SPC tools

Job description

Quality Technician (1st shift)

Composed of Chromalox, DurexIndustries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions(ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperaturemanagement solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing,and a range of component technologies.

Durex Industries has over 40 years’ expertise inthe thermal control business. A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier andengineering design partner for customers across a range of industry sectors, italso offers engineering, manufacturing, testing and laboratory and qualityassurance services.

Durex serves businesses in sectors includingprocess industries, life sciences, plastics processing, food and packaging,aerospace, defense, and security. Its innovative bespoke solutions – such asretrofitting heating elements to prevent outdoor beverage dispensers fromfailing in low temperatures and custom-made circulation heaters to heat fuel inlarge ship engines.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to ourcustomers and the world!

The Role:

As a Quality Technician, you will joinour Quality team and support product quality, process compliance, andcontinuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations. Thisrole is responsible for conducting product and raw material inspections,processing First Article Inspections (FAIs), maintaining quality documentation,and providing manufacturing feedback through data collection and analysis. Youwill play a key role in ensuring products meet customer requirements andquality standards while supporting the Quality Management System

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct product and raw material inspections and audits to verify conformance to specifications.
• Complete and document First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with customer requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Process and document non-conforming material through the MRB process and ensure proper disposition of rejected material.
• Complete Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and other customer-required quality documentation.
• Utilize appropriate inspection tools, gauges, and measuring instruments to perform inspection activities.
• Capture and analyze production data to support quality metrics and departmental reporting.
• Develop, update, and improve work instructions and quality procedures to support manufacturing processes.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and documentation as needed.
• Support ISO Quality Management System requirements, including participation in internal audits.
• Utilize and assist with the setup and maintenance of Statistical Process Control (SPC) reporting and monitoring.
• Identify quality risks and improvement opportunities within manufacturing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality system environment.
• Proficient in the use of quality inspection equipment, gauges, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 33 pounds when needed.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to utilize SPC tools and quality methodologies.Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $24.00 hourly

At Durex Industries, we are not only anemployer, but also an advocate for equal opportunity and inclusivity. We arededicated to fostering a work environment that conforms to the higheststandards of hiring and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Durex Industries is an equalopportunity employer; Our commitment extends to all aspects of employment,ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against on the basisof race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability,genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic asdefined by federal, state, or local laws.