Quality Technician II: Process Testing & Improvement

Gates Corporation; Kelly Town (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Quality Technician II to verify process set-ups and provide specialized technical support to engineers and production teams. You will test materials, help troubleshoot production issues, and alert stakeholders to quality trends to ensure final product quality.

The role requires 2–4 years in manufacturing or QA, knowledge of Lean and SPC, and proficiency with Windows/Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, laboratory setting, or quality assurance.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Proficient in using Windows-based PCs and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of incoming and in-process materials to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Provide specialized technical support to engineers and operations for evaluating final product characteristics.
• Verify process set-ups and changeovers, and assist in troubleshooting production issues.
• Analyze test data by comparing results to specifications, and promptly alert key personnel to any negative trends or nonconformances.
• Fill in for absences, vacations, or other coverage needs on alternate shifts, often on short notice.
• Focus on meeting customer quality expectations, with metrics including cost of poor quality, customer incidents, PPM defects, and internal scrap.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

SPC

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Physical tasks

Job description

Gates Corporation in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Quality Technician II to verify process set-ups and provide specialized technical support to engineers and production teams. You will test materials, help troubleshoot production issues, and alert stakeholders to quality trends to ensure final product quality.

The role requires 2–4 years in manufacturing or QA, knowledge of Lean and SPC, and proficiency with Windows/Microsoft Office.