Quality Technician I

JLG Industries; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Company, is seeking a Quality Technician I to identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues across the production process. You will work with plant teams to ensure first-pass quality, perform audits, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key duties include managing internal quality tasks, reporting issues, and coordinating with suppliers and supervisors to troubleshoot quality concerns.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality systems and audits.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage internal quality tasks within an assigned production area.
• Identify and report quality issues to Operations.
• Collaborate with supervisors to troubleshoot quality concerns.
• Communicate supplier-related quality issues to Supplier Quality Technicians and suppliers.
• Promote first-pass quality throughout manufacturing.
• Participate in cross-functional quality/production meetings.
• Conduct process and final product audits per engineering specs.
• Operate or move equipment as needed for inspection or troubleshooting.

Skills

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Math skills

Reading drawings

PPE awareness

Job description

About JLG, An Oshkosh Company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

Job Summary

The Quality Technician I supports manufacturing operations by identifying, investigating, and resolving quality issues throughout the production process. This role collaborates with plant teams to ensure first-pass quality, perform audits, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

About JLG, An Oshkosh Company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

Job Summary

The Quality Technician I supports manufacturing operations by identifying, investigating, and resolving quality issues throughout the production process. This role collaborates with plant teams to ensure first-pass quality, perform audits, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

YOUR IMPACT

• Manage internal quality tasks within an assigned production area.
• Identify and report quality issues to all levels of the Operations team.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to troubleshoot and resolve quality concerns.
• Communicate supplier-related quality issues to Supplier Quality Technicians and suppliers.
• Promote first-pass quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings related to quality and production.
• Conduct process and final product audits based on engineering specifications.
• Operate or move JLG equipment as needed for inspection or troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, in-person and on-site.

Standout Qualifications

• Computer literate with Microsoft office especially Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Strong phone and communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Sound Business Acumen.
• Knowledge of standard measurement tools.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Good driving record with minimal violations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and up to 30 pounds sustained, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team at [e-mail].

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