Quality Technician II

Oatey Es; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off programs

Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

401(k) with 100% company match

Market leading health insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability income protection

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oatey Es is seeking a candidate to create and maintain procedural and production documentation in Omaha, Nebraska. The ideal applicant should have strong written and verbal communication skills, experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment, and familiarity with quality concepts. Responsibilities include supporting documentation changes to products, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and assisting operations teams. The position offers generous paid time off, comprehensive health insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of quality concepts including variation, process control, and root cause analysis.
• Lean manufacturing training and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain procedural and production documentation.
• Support the Quality Department by identifying corrective actions.
• Maintain good housekeeping in lab and office areas.
• Support the Operations Teams by generating reports.

Skills

Written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy with Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering or scientific course

Job description

4334 S. 67th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 United States of America

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we’re doing big things — and by joining us, you’ll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Position Summary

Creates and maintains procedural and production documentation and administrative activities to maximize the use of human resources in the facility.

Position Responsibilities

Utilizing strong written communication skills, creates and maintains all Oatey procedural and production documentation while supporting and documenting changes to customer products as needed. Utilizes problem‑solving skills to assist and support the Quality Department in identifying and implementing short and long‑term corrective actions. Researches problems as assigned and assists in developing solutions. Facilitate, assist with implementation, record keeping in compliance with ISO standards. Maintain good housekeeping in lab, office and storage areas. Maintain and keep organized all QA files and documentation for easy reference and ISO9001 documentation compliance. Provides support to the Operations Teams by generating reports and executing assigned data input and data collecting functions as required. Provide assigned administrative tasks and back up support to include functions and activities such as: Engineering Change Notice activities, filing, and data entry. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

Good written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills. Computer literacy with Microsoft office software. Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills. Basic understanding of quality concepts including variation, process control and root cause analysis. Cooperative attitude toward co‑workers and supervisors. Manage multiple priorities and generate results in a deadline‑driven, fast‑paced environment. Ability to take initiative and interface with all levels of the organization. Demonstrated flexibility and creativity to think and react quickly to meet changing work demands. Accountability for performing to a calculated work standard and/or performance expectations. Lean manufacturing training and/or experience preferred. Five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred.

Education and Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in a business, engineering or scientific course of study preferred.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work‑life balance
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well‑being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.