Quality Technician - Spartanburg

Vertiv Co; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Pelzer, SC is seeking a Quality Technician to uphold safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role focuses on maintaining a high standard of quality throughout the production process and ensuring conformance across all stations.

The incumbent will apply NCR and 8D methods, perform daily audits, and collaborate with engineering, production, safety, and vendors to drive COPQ down. Strong measurement skills and reading drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience using calipers, micrometers or tape measures for in-depth quality checks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and verify conformance.
• Experience with data collection and NCR/8D methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Audit daily activities to identify non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Initiate, manage and close NCRs using 8D approach.
• Escalate recurring issues to QA Engineers for resolution.
• Ensure a quality product passes through all manufacturing stations.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, safety, and vendors to resolve quality issues.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Update customer issue responses in portals or NCR system as needed.

Skills

Calipers/Micrometers/Tape measures

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Communication skills

Teamwork

8D problem solving

Data collection

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

About the Company

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.