Quality Technician III — 3rd Shift Metrology

Cummins Inc; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Fletcher, NC is seeking a Quality Technician III to join the 3rd Shift and support quality in manufacturing operations. You will assist engineers, monitor material quality, and maintain records while operating metrology equipment to generate reliable data.

The role emphasizes problem solving, data accuracy, and compliance, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and customer confidence through precise measurement and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve quality issues early by comparing physical characteristics of components and products against technical specifications to detect defects and prevent downstream failures.
• Execute reliable product validation by conducting functional, reliability, and packaging tests—ensuring products meet performance and durability standards before release.
• Deliver accurate and traceable documentation by recording test results and producing clear, concise technical reports that support decision-making and compliance.
• Ensure precision in measurement and testing by operating a wide range of metrology and test equipment to generate consistent, high-quality data.
• Elevate team capability through advanced programming, setup, and training on measurement systems—improving efficiency, repeatability, and technical expertise across the organization.
• Strengthen customer confidence by translating complex specifications and measurement data into clear insights that support application and product usage decisions.
• Improve data integrity and confidence by participating in measurement uncertainty studies, ensuring results are statistically sound and aligned with calibration standards.
• Maintain equipment readiness and compliance by ensuring proper calibration, upkeep, and performance of all measurement and test systems to minimize downtime and ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Metrology

Quality systems

Data analysis

Documentation

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Fletcher, NC is seeking a Quality Technician III to join the 3rd Shift and support quality in manufacturing operations. You will assist engineers, monitor material quality, and maintain records while operating metrology equipment to generate reliable data.

The role emphasizes problem solving, data accuracy, and compliance, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and customer confidence through precise measurement and reporting.