Quality Technician Elroy-PM

Wabash; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking a Quality Tech to support manufacturing operations through the company’s Quality disciplines and tools. The role focuses on risk mitigation, error proofing, and proactive problem solving to ensure products meet customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of manufacturing experience, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to work with engineers and shop personnel to follow procedures and customer specs. A pre-employment drug screen is required.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical data and engineering drawings.
• Experience with quality tools and problem solving (8D, 5 Why, etc.).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety objectives and promote safety culture.
• Support the Quality system and train others as needed.
• Assist manufacturing in improving quality and mistake-proofing processes.
• Collect data, run capability studies, interpret charts, and solve problems.
• Perform inspections, data gathering, containment, and corrective actions.
• Lead and/or train others in quality methods when required.
• Maintain calibration records for measurement equipment.
• Conduct PPAP functional and dimensional trials as needed.
• Communicate quality issues to engineers and supervisors promptly.

Skills

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP software

Microsoft Office

PMI Gun

Test equipment

Job description

Job Title: Quality Tech Rev Date: 3/26/2025

Position Description:

The Quality Technician will support manufacturing operations utilizing Wabash Quality disciplines, processes, and tools with the objective of improving operating performance and ensuring our products meet the customer’s needs and expectations. The Quality Technician will work with the Wabash Quality Philosophies in mind with a focus on risk mitigation, error proofing, and problem solving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Bellow are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:

• Adheres to and promotes the safety objectives of the organization
• Provide leadership and training in supporting the Quality system
• To assist the manufacturing team in improving quality and mistake proofing processes
• Collect data, perform capability studies/reports, interpret charts and solve problems, grading, snow plowing, and other such tasks
• Support a variety of manufacturing operations using various quality tools and techniques such as inspecting, gathering data, containment, problem solving, help implement problem resolutions and follow up on actions.
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts/hours as required
• Data collection, and documentation support
• Process Audits
• Manage the measurement and test equipment, torque wrenches, dial calibers, weld gages in calibration database
• Conduct PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) functional and dimensional trials
• Processing nonconforming material and conducting receiving inspection
• Work with engineers, supervisors, and shop personnel to ensure work is done to specific procedures and customer specifications. Issue Inspection Forms and enforce in-process record keeping.
• As a standard practice for continual improvement of quality, question any condition that appears to be sub-standard even if not defined in inspection documents,
• Respond to shop requests for inspection assistance with a sense of urgency; routinely perform all inspections and documentation completely and in ethical manner
• Become familiar with the latest applicable mandatory ASME Code and National Board specifications.
• Become familiar with the applicable 3-A Sanitary Standards.
• May be required to train, lead, and/or direct the work of others.
• Follow up on identified nonconformities (Rework and Warranty) to ensure proper resolution and action taken to prevent in the future.
• Maintain up-to-date files of inspections records, test certifications, documents, reports, etc.
• Suggest improvements or alternative methods and materials to reduce cost and/or improve quality.
• Always follow established safety procedures and policies.
• Works closely with other members of business unit to meet the units’ strategic objectives.
• Assist with coordinating and administering company policies and programs.
• Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
• Performs and leads WMS Problem Solving and Audits.
• Approve or reject components and products at various stages of the production process from receiving through final test and shipment including communicating, documenting and disposition of nonconformities.
• Follow up on identified nonconformities in production to ensure their proper completion.
• Question any conditions that appear to be sub-standard, even if not defined in inspection documents, as a standard practice for continual improvement of quality.
• Interface with employees, customers, and vendors in an effective manner to ensure that quality requirements are properly conveyed and achieved.
• Assist other Quality members as required.
• May lead and direct the work of others.
• Keep Production Supervisor and Q.C. Manager/Supervisor advised of any quality problems, concerns, delays, etc.
• Advise Supervisor of any required maintenance work. Maintain an orderly and safe work environment.
• Suggest methods improvements or alternate methods and materials to reduce cost and/or improve quality
• Confirms and Completes Tanks for Final in SAP

Tools & Equipment:

Below is a list of examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with depending upon your department and location. Wabash provides all the necessary training for you to feel comfortable and confident to excel at your new career with us.

• Computer
• iPad
• Flashlight
• Radio
• Tape Measure
• SAP software
• Email
• Other various test equipment
• Microsoft Office
• PMI Gun
• All Hydro equipment and gauges
• Alignment testing equipment
• Light and brake testing equipment
• Black Light for L.P.E 3 Testing

Qualifications:

• 4 years’ manufacturing experience
• Experience with Microsoft applications programs -- Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Competent in basic Mathematics and English
• High School degree or G.E.D equivalent.
• Problem Solving experience preferred (8D, 5 Why, etc.)
• Understand basics engineering concepts, fit, form, and function
• Must have both good written and verbal communication skills
• Must have analytical skills and be able to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to read and interpret technical data and engineering drawings is required
• Experience reading and using a variety of precision measuring instruments preferred
• Must be able to direct and influence the actions of others within areas of responsibility
• Ability to function under pressure and maintain professionalism
• Ability to interact with management, customers, and suppliers
• Ability to train others individually and in a group setting
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.