Quality Technician - Pelzer (Weekday)

Vertiv Corporation; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation in Pelzer, SC seeks a Quality Technician to uphold high safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes rigorous use of measuring tools, NCR/8D processes, and collaboration with engineering, production, and vendors to ensure conformance.

You will audit daily activities, close out non-conformances, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts, contributing to product reliability and overall COPQ reduction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years' experience using measuring tools to perform in-depth quality checks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to plan and organize responsibilities per company needs.
• Decision making and self-paced work capability.
• Strong prioritization skills and problem-solving using 8D/NCR.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive, progressive attitude toward targets and safety, quality, and productivity.
• Utilize NCR process and 8D approach to build quality into processes.
• Audit daily activities to identify process non-conformances.
• Initiate, manage by priority, and close NCRs.
• Escalate repeat or advanced quality issues to QA Engineers.
• Ensure a quality product passes through all stations.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, safety, and vendors for compliance.
• Support root cause investigation and corrective actions.
• Update customer issue responses in portals/NCR system.

Skills

Measuring tools

Quality checks

8D/NCR method

Data collection

MS Word & Excel

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The ideal candidate should have steady work history that shows commitment, quality, and reliability to their work. The Quality Technician will be responsible for ensuring a high level of quality is maintained throughout the process. You must have the ability to work to a high standard of safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain positive, progressive, and productive attitude toward plant targets and objectives regarding reliability, accountability, safety, integrity, quality, and productivity as a unified goal.
• Utilize the NCR process and 8D approach to building quality into the processes including but not limited to:
• Internally Audit daily work activities within the organization to identify non-conformances in process that require sustained correction.
• Expeditiously Initiate, Manage-by-Priority, and Close out NCR's.
• Escalate repeated non-conformances or advanced level problems to QA Engineers.
• Ensures a quality product is passed through all stations.
• Identifies opportunities to build quality into the products and processes.
• Works closely with engineering, production, safety, vendors to ensure product compliance.
• Engage in any improvements which seek to drive the COPQ down.
• Supports Quality Engineering with root cause investigation and corrective action implementation.
• Updates customer issue responses within customer portal and/or NCR system to support communication and feedback on reported issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Job Qualifications: 2-5 years' experience using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, and/or tape measures) to do in-depth quality checks.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a member of a team in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to plan and organize your responsibilities according to needs of the company.
• Ability to make decision and self-pace your work.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability in an organized manner using 8D/NCR methodology.
• Experience with Data Collection.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and measure or test product to determine conformance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to interact with multiple people at different levels to include but not limited to upper management, production, engineering, clients, and vendors to creatively resolve quality issues.
• Must act in the best interest of Vertiv to clients and suppliers.
• Must have an employment track record consistent with Vertiv Internal Job Posting standards.
• Preferred Qualifications: Quality related certifications and training (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Calibration, 9-hour Quality Technician, etc.)
• Trained Internal Auditor and experience auditing to internal and ISO standards.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light Lifting (5 Ibs.-25 Ibs.)
• Frequent Standing
• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping
• Frequent bending / twisting

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Noise Level (Low/Medium)
• Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)
• Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED

none

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:

• Safety.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Teamwork.
• Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

Work Authorization

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, O, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.