Quality Technician II — Drive Quality & CI in Manufacturing

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions; Lanark (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Vacation time

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Matching Gift Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Quality Technician I to support manufacturing operations at Freeport, IL, with time split to Lanark. This role provides on-line quality support, conducts audits, inspections, and participates in continuous improvement across the line.

The position is first shift and payment reflects a $23.91–$31.09 hourly non-exempt range. Responsibilities include real-time quality response, root-cause analysis assistance, data collection, and collaboration

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a quality role preferred.
• Understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Elkay/Zurn Elkay manufacturing knowledge preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong product knowledge and part identification skills are beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to balance quality requirements and operational needs.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform Receiving Inspection, Out of Box Audits (OBAs), and Line Audits.
• Provide real-time quality support and respond to line calls.
• Conduct product and process inspections to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Support pilot runs and quality validation activities.
• Coordinate non-conforming product through disposition processes.
• Utilize testing equipment and maintain calibration activities.
• Collect and analyze quality data and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work collaboratively with Operations to resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Quality Technician I to support manufacturing operations at Freeport, IL, with time split to Lanark. This role provides on-line quality support, conducts audits, inspections, and participates in continuous improvement across the line.

The position is first shift and payment reflects a $23.91–$31.09 hourly non-exempt range. Responsibilities include real-time quality response, root-cause analysis assistance, data collection, and collaboration