Quality Technician - Birmingham, AL

Davita Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking a Quality Technician in Birmingham, AL, responsible for ensuring product quality through inspections and audits. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, excellent communication skills, and a strong desire to improve quality standards in a collaborative environment. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, emphasizing safety, inclusion, and career growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Assembly/Installation, Testing, or Inspection.
• Ability to communicate problems and solutions effectively.
• Desire to drive quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform Audits/Inspections at specified Quality gates.
• Investigate problems and suggest effective solutions.
• Train team on Quality Standards and Customer Requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description:

Join our Team: Quality Technician
Birmingham, AL

Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Quality Technician to contribute to the Terex team in Birmingham, AL

At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

What you'll do

• Safe and positive approach to daily standard work.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics and other types of engineering/manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of precision measurement equipment and applications.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of iPads/digital applications.
• Highly proficient in communicating problems and solutions to leadership, internal and external customers, and with other departments and plants.
• Must be familiar with weld inspection methods used by Terex Utilities at the various facilities.
• Ability to investigate problems, determine root cause, and suggest or implement effective solutions.
• Must have a desire to make a difference, make long-term changes to Terex Utilities Quality.
• Ability to train the Terex Utilities team on Quality Standards and Customer Requirements.
• Perform Audits/Inspections at specified Quality gates.
• Write non-conformances and notify correct departments
• Issue red tags
• Help identify and drive internal quality and safety improvements
• Work with operations team to resolve issues and put in countermeasures to prevent future reoccurrences. Improve/modify test procedure as required.
• Other Job duties as assigned

What you'll bring

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of proven experience in Assembly/Installation, Testing, or Inspection.
• Possess good mechanical aptitude
• Effectively communicate with all team members
• Function as a team member and contribute to group goals while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Work independently with minimal supervision in a responsible manner
• Recognize potential safety hazards and take appropriate actions to minimize risks
• Maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information
• Demonstrate acceptable attendance for company standard; provides adequate notification; aware of impact on organization
• Take initiative to recognize areas of opportunity and resolve with appropriate action
• Identify problems, work towards root cause elimination utilizing appropriate problem-solving methods
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills
• Help others where needed, backs up others
• Willingness to be flexible to learn new skills based on the need of the company
• Consistently performs to Takt Time or quoted time.
• Meets established metrics by performing quality work in accordance to SOPs for the area with minimal errors
• Work to improve processes within their work area - uses appropriate tools to find and eliminate waste and to reduce overall business costs
• Continuously search for new and better ways of doing things; challenges the status quo and sets stretch goals; works across boundaries to achieve common goals; strives to continuously improve oneself

Why Join Us

• We are a global company, and our culture is defined byour Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose.
• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
• Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others tobuild a better world for generations.
• We offer competitive salaries, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.
• For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link - Careers | Terex Corporate

The compensation range for this position is $22.00-$23.50 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) [e-mail].

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.