Quality Technician, 2nd Shift

Kondex; Town of Lomira (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kondex is seeking a 2nd shift Quality Technician to support quality systems, problem-solving, and customer issues on the shop floor in Lomira, Wisconsin. The role emphasizes SPC, gage calibration, CMM programming, data control, and cross-functional teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will ensure products meet specifications and drive continuous improvement. Applicants should have several years of CNC/quality experience and strong communication; on-site

Qualifications

• Associate degree with a quality or engineering emphasis preferred.
• Four or more years of technical work experience, CNC machining, stamping or heat treating; quality background preferred.
• Additional education or manufacturing experience with inspection/stats preferred.
• Quality Control certification preferred.
• Ability to work with others; team oriented.
• Strong communication skills.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Behavioral competencies: results orientation, initiative, problem solving, planning, communication, team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of varying complexity using hand tools and systems such as CMM and optical comparator.
• Develop and maintain CMM programs (Zeiss, Calypso).
• Develop and maintain appropriate statistical controls to maintain processes within tolerance.
• Establish and maintain inspection procedures to support design specifications.
• Maintain data and quality documentation.
• Authorize disposition of non-conforming products.
• Perform ISIR, Part Capability Studies, Part Performance Analysis, Gage R&R as required.
• Monitor gage calibration program and assist in replacing/training on measuring devices.
• Initiate corrective actions and assist in resolving quality issues.

Skills

Quality inspection

CMM experience

SPC

Gage calibration

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Quality or Engineering

Quality Control certification

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

CMM systems

Optical comparator

Job description

Description

Kondex is looking for a 2nd shift Quality Technician.

• Hours: 1st shift, Monday - Friday 4:00 pm to 12:30 am
• Hours can fluctuate depending on customer requirements and training needs.
• Reports to Quality Manager

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION:

The Quality Technician is responsible for administering Quality System policies and procedures, performing quality planning for New Products, resolving customer issues, quality improvement activities and general problem-solving. The Quality Technician will oversee gage calibration, implement specific statistical process control (SPC) measures, and will assist with developing methods and procedures for inspection, testing and evaluation of company products or services.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Perform inspections of varying complexity, using hand measuring tools and advanced systems, such as CMM and optical comparator.
2. Develop and maintain CMM programs (Zeiss, Calypso).
3. Develop and maintain appropriate statistical controls, as necessary, to maintain processes within established tolerance.
4. Establish and maintain inspection procedures to support the design specifications of Kondex’s products.
5. Maintain data and quality documentation.
6. Authorize disposition of non-conforming products.
7. Perform Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR), Part Capability Studies, Part Performance Analysis, Gage R&R, etc. as required.
8. Monitor the gage calibration program and assist in replacing and procuring measuring devices as necessary. Train associates in new measuring devices and usage.
9. Initiate corrective actions as investigation warrants and assist in resolving quality issues.

Requirements

1. Associate degree with a Quality or Engineering emphasis preferred
2. Four or more years work experience in a technical role, with emphasis on CNC machining, stamping or heat treating; prior experience in a Quality role preferred; any combination of necessary experience and qualifications which provides desired knowledge, skills and abilities
3. Additional education and/or manufacturing experience, with exposure to inspection and statistics preferred
4. Completion of recognized Quality Control certification preferred
5. Ability to work with others, leading and participating in teams
6. Strong communication skills
7. Well organized and detail oriented
8. Highly desirable behavioral competencies include results orientation, initiative, problem solving and decision making, organizing and planning, active communications, writing skills, listening skill and team player.

Kondex is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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