Quality Technician (Operational Excellence)

MORTON INDUSTRIES LLC; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Industries, LLC is seeking a Quality Technician – Operational Excellence to support Destination 2030. You will perform standardized defect data collection, facilitate monthly Quality Circles, and validate error-proofing devices on the shop floor, alongside the Quality Engineer.

You will contribute to reducing defects, improving on-time delivery, and building capability through Employee Development. A hands-on, shop-floor role with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• ASQ CQT or Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter standardized defect data and audit Epicor Quality entries.
• Document monthly Quality Circle findings and actions.
• Verify on-floor error-proofing devices operate as designed.
• Feed defect data to Quality Dashboard and scorecards.
• Assist in piloting new error-proofing solutions.

Skills

Data entry

Root-cause analysis

Facilitation

Visual management

5S practices

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)

Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables in Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Morton North - Morton, IL 61550

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Less than 10%

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

QualificationsPREFERRED 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.