Quality Technician - WEEKEND

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Pelzer, SC is seeking a Quality Technician with 2-5 years of experience in using measuring tools for quality checks. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining product quality through effective communication with engineering, production, and vendors. Essential skills include problem-solving, teamwork, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. This role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards and managing non-conformances in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience using measuring tools for quality checks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong decision-making skills and self-organization.
• Experience with data collection and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a productive attitude towards plant objectives.
• Utilize NCR process to ensure quality in all processes.
• Conduct daily audits to identify non-conformances.
• Manage and close out NCRs based on priority.
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure product compliance.

Skills

Measuring tools (calipers, micrometers)

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Data collection

Reading engineering drawings

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain a 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 build quality into all processes.
• Internally audit daily work activities to identify non‑conformances that require sustained correction.
• Expeditiously initiate, manage‑by‑priority, and close out NCRs.
• Escalate repeated non‑conformances or advanced level problems to QA Engineers.
• Ensure a quality product is passed through all stations.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate quality into products and processes.
• Work closely with engineering, production, safety, and vendors to ensure product compliance.
• Engage in improvements that drive the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) down.
• Support Quality Engineering with root‑cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Update customer issue responses within the customer portal and/or NCR system to support communication and feedback on reported issues.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, and/or tape measures) for in‑depth quality checks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a team‑oriented environment.
• Ability to plan and organize responsibilities according to company needs.
• Decision‑making and self‑paced work skills with strong prioritization.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability using 8D/NCR methodology.
• Experience with data collection.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and measure or test products to determine conformance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders at different levels (upper management, production, engineering, clients, vendors) to resolve quality issues.
• Must act in the best interest of Vertiv with 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 with experience auditing to internal and ISO standards.

Education and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Light lifting (5–25 lbs).
• Frequent standing.
• Frequent kneeling, crawling, and stooping.
• Frequent bending and 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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