Quality Technician -Rhinelander, WI

Trident Maritime Systems-Heavy Equipment Group; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Trident Maritime Systems - Heavy Equipment Group in Rhinelander, WI, is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure quality standards are met. The successful candidate will work on inspections, support audits, and assist in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Requirements include 1+ years in a Quality environment, experience in fabrication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. A comprehensive benefits package is included, featuring medical, dental, 401(k) matching, and more.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a Quality environment.
• 3+ years minimum related experience in a fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings in both metric and English standard.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Plant Quality Assurance Coordinator to promote quality achievement.
• Perform supplier source inspections and complete receiving and final inspections.
• Support the Material Review Board Process and manage quality records.

Skills

Quality environment experience

Fabrication environment experience

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Inspection tools proficiency

Education

Related technical training in Business and Quality in manufacturing

Tools

ERP system

Job description

At Trident Maritime Systems - Heavy Equipment Group, we don't just build systems—we build careers. As a leader in the marine and defense industry, we’re seeking innovative, forward-thinking professionals who are ready to tackle complex challenges and deliver real-world solutions.

As our organization continues to grow, we’re looking for a Quality Technician to join our Rhinelander, WI team!

The Quality Technician will work with various disciplines to meet the metrology needs of our individual customers. They will be able to perform dimensional inspections, develop inspection reports and demonstrate the ability to meet routed hours with acceptable quality and safety in the workplace.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Work with the Plant Quality Assurance Coordinator along with all disciplines in the company to promote quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the plant.
• Perform supplier source inspections.
• Completion of receiving and final inspections and in-process inspection using precision measuring and test equipment in a timely fashion with results easily understood.
• Proper control of non-conforming material and completion of the defect reporting process.
• Support the Material Review Board Process.
• Prepare and deliver Quality Assurance related training.
• Support preventive-corrective action request and supplier preventive-corrective action request process.
• Responsible for control of quality records.
• Support customer and third-party quality audits.
• Ensure and support calibration program is in conformance with established standards.
• Participate in vendor qualification and supplier quality development.
• Measure, record, and report on organization performance progress.
• Assist compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Perform internal and external quality audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

QAULIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience in a Quality environment
• 3+ years minimum related experience in a fabrication environment (i.e., welding and machining of small to large equipment)
• Related technical training in Business and Quality in manufacturing industry a strong plus
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2015 preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite Experience: Excel, Word, Outlook required
• Experience using an ERP system and reporting
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Initiative and ability to solve problems independently
• Ability to read and interpret drawings (both metric and English standard)
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Proficient in use of various inspection tools
• Training in metrology and advanced drawing reading
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Climb, bend and stoop frequently. Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and additional perks designed to support your well‑being and professional growth. Come join our winning team!