Quality Technician II - Real-Time QA & Process Improvement

Elkay Manufacturing; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

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

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Vacation and holidays

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Quality Technician II to support manufacturing operations in Freeport, IL. This role focuses on on-line quality, audits, inspections, and facilitating continuous improvement with production teams, primarily at Freeport with some Lanark support.

You will perform inspections, respond to line quality calls, and assist with data analysis and corrective actions, reporting to the Quality Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous quality experience 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

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Safety commitment

Microsoft Office

Root cause analysis

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Quality Technician II to support manufacturing operations in Freeport, IL. This role focuses on on-line quality, audits, inspections, and facilitating continuous improvement with production teams, primarily at Freeport with some Lanark support.

You will perform inspections, respond to line quality calls, and assist with data analysis and corrective actions, reporting to the Quality Supervisor.