Quality Technician II

Elkay Manufacturing; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Matching 401(k) contribution

Health Savings Account

Vacation time

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Quality Technician II to join our manufacturing team in the United States. You will work with production, shipping, and suppliers to ensure product quality from inbound receipt to final shipment, aligning with quality standards.

Key responsibilities include supporting inspections, calibration, data collection, and participation in QA audits and continuous improvement projects. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Quality Technician in manufacturing
• High School/GED required
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and measurement tools

Responsibilities

• Support operations with inbound and in-process inspections and problem solving
• Ensure tools are calibrated per standards
• Record problems and resolutions in the Quality Management System
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections
• Assist with supplier quality issues and nonconformances
• Support quality system audits and continuous improvement projects

Skills

Quality technician experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Calipers/Micrometers

Job description

Quality Technician II

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

The Quality Technician II is responsible for working with production, shipping and suppliers to ensure that product is received, manufactured, and shipped from an assigned Zurn location to meet quality standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Support Operations with inbound and in process inspections and problem solving to prevent quality escapes working with internal engineering and other key stakeholders

• Ensure tools are calibrated per IAPMO standards

• Check manufacturing work and record problems and resolution in the Quality Management System

• Execute inbound inspections from suppliers to ensure inbound product compliance; work with and collect process data as required; write summaries to validate or show deviations from existing standards

• Perform receiving, in process, and final inspection activities

• Perform internal manufacturing process and product audits as directed

• Support quality management system audits

• Report supplier nonconformances through the Global Supplier Quality reporting system and business unit systems and to cross functional stakeholders. Collaborate with Global Supplier Quality team to resolve supplier quality issues.

• Assist with nonconforming material containment process within the business unit

• Communicate with quality department team and internal disciplines to communicate and resolve customer quality concerns

• May be assigned to participate in projects as a part of development as assigned by Quality System or Engineering supervision / support team

• Support quality department with Corrective and Preventive Action Process

• Perform nonconforming material analysis as directed

• Collect process data as required and maintain quality records

• Support continual improvement (CI) objectives as assigned

• Continually learn and successfully execute processes to meet organizational objectives

• Other projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School/GED required

• 2+ years' experience as a Quality Technician preferably in a fabrication or manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated communication and problem-solving capabilities

• Knowledge of blueprint reading

• MS Office (Word / Excel / Power Point /Outlook) knowledge required

• Can work with Hand Gauges (calipers, micrometers, etc.)

• Proficient computer skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork ability

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan - purchase company stock at a discount!

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran