Quality Technician - Production

Tecumseh; Verona (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecumseh in Tupelo, MS, is seeking a Quality Technician to support daily production by providing immediate hands‑on resolution and quality functions. On the production floor, the QTech is a quality first responder, a proactive assessor as well as an excellent communicator.

The QTech is the keeper of the Quality System in practical application, consistently assessing compliance and performance. You will collaborate with manufacturing and quality engineering, read drawings, collect data, and help

Qualifications

• Proficient with using various measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.
• Ability to read component and/or product drawings.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal relations.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure established quality process is effectively utilized and address deficiencies in compliance or performance.
• Data collection.
• KPI assessment and corrective & preventive measure implementation support.
• Assist manufacturing, process and quality engineering with product/process technical problem‑solving as needed.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing, process and quality engineering to address issues.
• Support in the construction and implementation of Quality Procedures and documents.

Skills

Measuring devices

Reading drawings

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Technician’s/Associate’s Degree

Tools

A3 problem solving

8D problem solving

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Quality Technician - Production

Reports To: Quality Engineer

Department/Group: Quality

Location: Tupelo, MS

Travel Required: Minimal

Level/Salary Range: US$ 40k – 47k per year

Position Type: Full Time

Job Description/Summary

QTech will support daily production activities by providing immediate hands‑on resolution and/or quality functions as required. As a constant present on the production floor, the QTech is a quality first responder, a proactive assessor as well as an excellent communicator. The QTech is the keeper of the Quality System in practical application, consistently assessing compliance and performance.

Role And Responsibilities

• Ensure established quality process is effectively utilized and address deficiencies in compliance or performance.
• Data collection.
• KPI assessment and corrective & preventive measure implementation support.
• Assist manufacturing, process and quality engineering with product/process technical problem‑solving as needed.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing, process and quality engineering to address issues.
• Support in the construction and implementation of Quality Procedures and documents.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Proficient with using various measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.
• Ability to read component and/or product drawings.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal relations.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Preferred Skills

• Technician’s/Associate’s Degree.
• 3+ years in a Quality Technician role.
• Demonstrated competencies utilizing Quality tools and methods.
• Proven problem‑solving skills utilizing A3 and/or 8D.
• 6 Sigma Green Belt.
• Experience with condensing units, compressors, pumps, electric motors.

Additional Notes

Must be flexible to work within production schedule constraints or as needed.