Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Plexus Corp.; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. is seeking a Quality Technician I to support non-conforming materials and ensure adherence to quality policies in an electro-mechanical manufacturing setting in Illinois.

The role requires an associate degree with some related experience, strong attention to detail, and ability to work with measurement tools and vision systems. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, collaboration with focus factories and customer teams, and the ability to communicate effectively—both

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate decision making, problem solving skills.
• Intermediate execution and operational knowledge.
• Intermediate influence and data modeling/manipulation knowledge.
• Basic manufacturing and workmanship standard knowledge.
• Customer focus and technical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support Non-Conforming Material and related quality issues.
• Report feedback to Focus Factory and Customer Focused Team during shifts.
• Follow Plexus quality policy, customer specifications, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor own work to ensure quality and identify waste reduction opportunities.
• Keep supervisors informed and escalate issues when needed.
• Lead in development and direction of Quality Inspectors.

Skills

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Decision making

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data modeling

Leadership

Measurement tools

Vision systems

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s Degree with 1+ years of related experience

Tools

Measurement equipment

Vision systems

Job description

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:$44,400.00 - $66,600.00Purpose Statement: The Quality Technician I provides effective functional support of assigned Quality and Supplier Quality processes, goods and services, to meet functional department and customers' requirements.Key Job Accountabilities:Support Non-Conforming Material.Report basic feedback to Focus Factory and Customer Focused Team with issues during the shift, in order to help continuous improvement activities.Understands and follows Plexus quality policy guidelines, customer specifications and adheres to regulatory compliance. Monitors own work to ensure quality standard is met as well as look for opportunities to improve quality and eliminate waste at work. Keeps supervisors informed and escalates issues when needed.Lead in development and providing direction of Quality Inspectors.Education/Experience Qualifications:Associate’s Degree with 1 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.Other Qualifications:Intermediate computer skillsIntermediate decision making, problem solving skillsBasic verbal and written communication skillsIntermediate executionIntermediate operational knowledgeIntermediate influenceIntermediate data modeling and manipulation knowledgeBasic manufacturingBasic workmanship standard knowledgeBasic innovationCustomer focusBasic technical judgmentGeneral office equipment and materialsPhysical Requirements:Role will work in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment with required personal protective equipment. Facilities include comfortable temperatures, repetitive low noise level and suitable lighting for required tasks. May require physical stamina with strong manual dexterity and fine motor control with precise measurement equipment or delicate tools and components requiring a steady touch. Visual inspection may require acute near vision and the ability to work continually using magnifiers, cameras and other vision systems. Role will spend a majority of the time standing and sitting with limited activities including lifting packages, moving material and working around lifting and material movement equipment as needed. Role may include repetitive computer tasks in different types of software creating, editing and saving quality records.Travel Requirements:Less than 40%This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.