Quality Technician (Operational Excellence)

Morton Industries; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Industries, LLC is seeking a Quality Technician – Operational Excellence to support Destination 2030. The role performs standardized defect data entry, leads monthly Quality Circle sessions, and validates error-proofing devices on the shop floor to reduce defects.

Working closely with the Quality Engineer, you will feed outcomes to the Quality Dashboard, train operators on standard work, and travel 15–25% to other Morton facilities across Illinois as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• ASQ CQT or Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt is a plus.
• 2–4 years in quality/manufacturing; experience with inspection equipment.
• ERP data entry and basic root-cause tools familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Execute standardized defect data entry and audits in Epicor.
• Facilitate monthly Quality Circle sessions and document actions.
• Validate poka-yoke devices on the shop floor.
• Feed quality outcomes into dashboards and scorecards.
• Assist in training operators on standard work and new inspections.
• Travel 15–25% to support other Morton facilities.

Skills

Facilitating group discussions

Data accuracy

Team oriented

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma

ASQ CQT

Associate's in Quality

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Integrity In Action

We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Integrity In Action

We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Focused on Team Success

We achieve company goals through camaraderie and serving together.

Driven to Deliver

We fulfill our commitments with exceptional effort.

Consistent Progress

We are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of our people and processes.

Professional Authenticity

We bring excellence using our individuality.

Position Summary

Morton Industries, LLC is adding a Quality Technician – Operational Excellence to support Destination 2030 alongside the Quality Engineer – Operational Excellence role. This is a net-new position dedicated to Operational Excellence activities across the full arc of the strategy, rather than a single facility or objective. The Quality Technician executes standardized defect data collection, facilitates and documents monthly Quality Circle sessions, and validates error‑proofing solutions on the floor — the hands‑on, on‑the‑ground counterpart to the Quality Engineer's design and root‑cause work. Together, the two roles turn Destination 2030's Reduced Defects objective into daily shop‑floor practice, while also feeding data discipline that benefits On‑Time Delivery and building capability under Employee Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute standardized defect data entry and conduct routine data audits across assigned production lines to keep Epicor Quality module records accurate and complete
• Facilitate and document monthly Quality Circle working sessions, capturing root‑cause findings, countermeasures, and action items
• Support in‑process checks and validate that error‑proofing (poka‑yoke) devices are functioning as designed on the shop floor
• Feed defect and Quality Circle outcomes into the facility's Quality Dashboard and the quarterly company‑wide scorecard
• Assist the Quality Engineer in piloting and validating new error‑proofing solutions before facility‑wide rollout
• Maintain visual management boards and shift‑floor communication of quality metrics
• Assist in training operators on standardized work instructions and new inspection procedures
• Travel periodically across MNO, MSO, MTN, MTX, MEP, and MDAL to support Quality Circle facilitation and defect‑data standardization (estimated 15–25%)

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt a plus

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or production environment, preferably within welding, machining, or metal fabrication
• Hands‑on experience with inspection equipment and basic root‑cause tools (5-Why, fishbone diagrams)
• Experience with ERP‑based quality or non‑conformance data entry; Epicor experience a plus
• Prior experience supporting or participating in Quality Circles, Kaizen events, or similar continuous‑improvement activities a plus

Technical Skills

• Basic blueprint/print reading and familiarity with GD&T fundamentals
• Comfortable with data entry and basic reporting in Epicor and Microsoft Office suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Working understanding of common defect types in machining, welding, and fabrication processes
• Familiarity with visual management and 5S practices

Soft Skills

• Comfortable facilitating group discussions among operators, technicians, and supervisors
• Clear, organized note‑taking and documentation habits
• Detail‑oriented, with a strong sense of ownership over data accuracy and completeness
• Team‑oriented, approachable, and effective at building trust on the shop floor
• Self‑directed and reliable working across multiple lines or facilities with minimal supervision

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily based at an assigned Central Illinois facility, with continuous, sustained presence on the production floor (safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE required per site policy)
• Periodic travel (estimated 15–25%) to other Morton Industries facilities (MNO, MSO, MTN, MTX, MEP, MDAL)
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move through production areas for extended periods; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School degree or equivalent

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

High level of proficiency using spreadsheet applications such as Excel, including the use of pivot

Attendance

In order to perform this job the employee must meet all Company attendance requirements.

Safety

The ability to continuously practice safe habits in the workplace while following all policies and procedures related to health and safety

Morton Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or as a qualified individual with a disability. Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.