Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Davita Inc.; Town of Darien (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Quality Technician for the 2nd shift. This role involves testing products, ensuring quality control, and training team members to maintain high production standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate mechanical aptitude, effective problem solving, and flexibility in their approach to work.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Life insurance and AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Discounted prescription plans

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Internally certified in process verification is a plus.
• Tech savvy with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on manufactured products.
• Document quality results using Lean tools.
• Train Assembly Team Members on standardized work.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem Solving

Communication

Flexibility

Tech Savvy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quality Technician - 2nd Shift Darien, WI

Pay Rate: $26.50/hr.

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leading manufacturer of emissions-certified powertrains specializing in customized and fully integrated turnkey solutions for the leading global equipment manufacturers in the industrial, transportation, and energy markets manufacturers. Our facilities are housed in one million square feet of engineering, assembly, operations, and distribution space across seven facilities. We are positioned to meet the high production volumes of our customers with added capacity for growth.

Position Summary:

The Quality Technician supports the assembly process, focusing on testing assembled products to ensure quality control and proactively identify and resolve mechanical deficiencies. Flexibility is critical to this role as you will work across stations, product lines, plants, and daily tasks.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: testing, troubleshooting product flaws, training Assemblers, communicating across the organization, documenting using Lean tools and methodologies, and providing process improvement recommendations.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform in-process and final quality inspections on manufactured products to ensure it meets customer requirements to ensure consistent, quality products are ready to ship to customers
• Identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment
• Problem solve, communicate, and escalate issues across functional areas (Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Purchasing, and Engineering) to identify root cause, resolve the challenge, and prevent future occurrences to drive down Parts Per Million (PPM)
• Document quality, testing, and audit results by filling out and submitting daily report and updating Lean SPQRC metrics. Utilize and improve blue card and yellow methodologies to effectively manage the issues/deficiencies through resolution
• Perform audits across a variety of functions including work instruction, process verification, and layered
• Proactively train Assembly Team Members on how to perform standardized work using JIT processes and error proofing checks as well as maintaining an updated training matrix
• When customers report issues, partner with the Manufacturing Engineering team to recreate the problem and solve it
• Ensure production targets are met by assisting in identifying bottlenecks and constraints and performing training, assembly, or line realignment to alleviate the problem
• Act as a Safety Ambassador, adhering to all safety policies including maintaining line organization and cleanliness utilizing 5S and WPO (Work Place Organization), performing TPM activities, and conducting preventative maintenance on tools and equipment
• As needed, lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds of materials to assist in production. Learn and execute team lifts for items over 40 pounds
• Adhere to all safety procedures including the use of personal protective equipment, navigating the plant with alert behavior, operating power tools and machines according to instructions, and disposing of waste properly
• All other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Ability to apply math (fractions, ratios, measurements) and to read, comprehend, and convert instruction manuals/diagrams into work
• Internally certified in process verification and detection testing systems; or the ability to become certified within 6 months
• Success as an assembler especially as demonstrated through flexibility/adaptability to a wide range of work responsibilities, effective problem solving with a focus on delivering results, mechanical aptitude with a range of power tools, and high reliability
• Communicate effectively with multiple functional teams, including providing documentation, to drive results and resolution of problems
• Tech savvy with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Willingness to travel and work across multiple local plant locations

PSI offers a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision to pet insurance as well as discounted prescription plans. Additionally, we also provide a 401k match, life insurance and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. Come join our team and learn more about PSI and what we have to offer!

Power Solutions International/3Pi is an EOE disability/vet company offering a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Position Information

Company : Power Solutions International, Inc.

Position : Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Status : Full Time

Shift : Second (Afternoon)

Req # : 10635593

Date Posted : June 11, 2025

Location : 448 West Madison Street, Darien,
US,
WI,
53114

Job Category : Quality

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