Quality Technician II: Metrology & Process Improvement

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Town of Grantsburg (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Profit Sharing Bonus

401(k) Matching & Retirement Income

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Quality Technician II in Wisconsin to support manufacturing quality by inspecting components, analyzing non-conformances, and maintaining metrology systems. The role partners with production, engineering, and customer-facing teams to ensure Parker standards and customer requirements are met.

Responsibilities include developing inspection plans, using QCD/mainframe systems, performing statistical analyses, and participating in root-cause investigations and CAPA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Significant trades, technical, mechanical, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience or training in quality department activities, especially machining techniques, tooling, and metrology methods.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T machining drawings, specifications, shop mathematics, handbook formulas, and precision measurement data.
• Strong structured problem-solving skills in a High-Performance Team environment.
• Proficient computer skills, including use of quality-related systems, databases, and mainframe programs.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to use mainframe and network data sources effectively.
• Good judgment when following instructions, procedures, methods, and standard practices.
• Proficient math skills, including metric measurement and inch-to-metric conversions.
• Ability to work independently in lab environments and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to complete required quality-related training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and analyze in-process and finished components to verify compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and routing requirements.
• Identify quality concerns such as burrs, cracks, scratches, dimensional issues, and other non-conformances.
• Reject, route, and document defective or questionable parts according to established procedures.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities for non-conforming product.
• Monitor disposition, rework, part flow, and the effectiveness of quality improvements.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including receiving records, database updates, first article quality reports, and Initial Sample Inspection Reports.
• Develop inspection plans based on PPAP Control Plans.
• Use QCD and mainframe systems, including QQ1A, QQ2A, QQ4A, and QQ5A, for inspection records, receiving activity, and non-conformance tracking.
• Perform cleanliness testing and particle counting as required.
• Apply quality and statistical concepts including Cpk, Cp, Mean, UCL, and LCL.
• Set up SPC gages and maintain SPC software.
• Support metrology activities, including gage calibration, calibration scheduling, traceability, documentation, and communication of findings.
• Visually inspect returned gages and route them for accuracy verification as needed.
• Escalate questionable gages or measurement concerns to Quality Management.
• Support customer documentation and quality responses, including RGA and CAPA activities.
• Communicate with internal teams and customers by phone, email, and in person as needed.
• Participate in MSA, capability studies, structured problem solving, non-conforming product reviews, corrective action reviews, return goods analysis, and internal audits.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality system requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

GD&T reading

Quality systems

Mainframe familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mainframe software

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Quality Technician II in Wisconsin to support manufacturing quality by inspecting components, analyzing non-conformances, and maintaining metrology systems. The role partners with production, engineering, and customer-facing teams to ensure Parker standards and customer requirements are met.

Responsibilities include developing inspection plans, using QCD/mainframe systems, performing statistical analyses, and participating in root-cause investigations and CAPA