Quality Technician I

HellermannTyton North America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HellermannTyton Corporation in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to perform inspections, tensile and moisture tests, and SPC data entry. The role supports multiple departments and maintains certifications with occasional weekend overtime. Requires HS diploma and 1 year lab experience preferred.

The candidate will mentor operators on product quality and participate in PPAP/PPC testing, with opportunity for growth in a manufacturing lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year lab experience preferred.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Computer skills - Windows, Excel.
• Good vision.
• Calipers knowledge preferred.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Blueprint reading skills preferred.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs; frequent bending and standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform 1st piece inspection and in-process inspection of manufactured product.
• Conduct product-specific tests including tensile and moisture analysis.
• Enter and edit SPC data; record inspection/test data.
• Verify material certification and approve raw material.
• Maintain QA records and samples; document non-conformances.
• Support PPAP and PPC testing; assist in maintaining certifications.

Skills

Math

Communication

Excel

Windows

Calipers

Blueprints

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SPC software

Job description

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Quality Lab Supervisor, with guidance from the Quality Lab Tech Lead, the Quality Assurance Lab Technician is responsible for the completion of testing and inspection, dimensional analysis, and support of other departments within HellermannTyton. This position requires the Technician to be able to complete product/process inspections in a product environment as well as a lab environment while managing files and software. Overtime will be required, including some weekend hours. This position will also maintain HellermannTyton's TS16949/ISO14001/EMS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.

Essential Functions

• Understand Customer Expectations as they relate to Product Quality
• Thrive in and help support a Team Atmosphere
• Help support the HellermannTyton Team by mentoring Operators regarding the quality of the product
• Perform 1st Piece Inspection of the manufactured product
• Perform in-process inspection of manufactured product
• Perform product-specific tests, including but not limited to tensile
• Perform moisture analysis on manufactured products as well as incoming
• Verify Material Certification and Approve raw material
• Enter and edit SPC data in the SPC computer file
• File all QA records and samples (obsolete and current)
• Use incoming color chip samples to verify the colorant in receiving
• Handle non-conforming material isolation and documentation
• Perform a dimensional layout referencing the HellermannTyton drawing
• Use SPC software
• Record all inspection and test data
• Weigh parts
• Use control plans
• PPAP and PPC testing
• Assist in maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and Environmental certification by supporting: Corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.

Other duties assigned

• Become a "Go To" person for production personnel regarding Quality of Product
• Determine "Clean Point" when a non-conformance is found
• Support LEAN Work Environment
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year prior lab experience preferred
• Good math and communication skills
• Computer skills - Windows, Excel
• Good vision
• Mic and caliper knowledge preferred
• Problem-solving skills
• Blueprint reading skills preferred
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Bend over in order to lift 50lbs. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs
• All employees entering the Manufacturing area and other identified locations must wear the designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their position. Wearing your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a condition of employment
• Ability to work daily and weekend overtime to meet the needs of the department

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.