Quality Technician

Wisconsin Steel & Tube Corporation; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Manitowoc is seeking a Quality Technician for the weekend shift. This role includes inspecting incoming and outgoing products to ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate must have experience with micrometers and calipers, effective communication skills, and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include performing inspections, assisting with training, and documenting quality-related issues. A proactive approach to problem-solving is essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Knowledge of quality procedures and auditing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record visual and dimensional inspections.
• Assist with quality training in inspection equipment.
• Write non-Conforming Material Reports when required.

Skills

Ability to read and understand documents

Ability to use micrometers and calipers

Effective written and oral communication

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Quality Technician (Weekend Shift)

Responsible for the inspection of incoming, processed, and out-going products including verification of conformance with steel industry and customer specifications.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Performs and records visual and dimensional inspections.
• Interprets blueprints for inspection processes i.e. inspection plans.
• Assist with quality training in inspection equipment, policies and procedures.
• Read and log data through Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist Operations Manager in investigations of process related to quality issues.
• Write non-Conforming Material Reports when required and quarantining products that have been rejected by QA.
• Provides samples and communication to QA concerning quality issues when required.
• Assist Quality Engineer with ISIR, PPAP, and capability studies.
• Ability to Support ISO 9001:2015 practices and procedures across workforce.
• Completes accurate records (on paper and electronic data) to provide excellent results of data requested.
• Organizes work and storage areas for efficient workflow and to showcase the quality of work.
• Support inventory accuracy. Reporting non-conforming to supervisors.
• Work with purchasing on mill returns/credits.
• Work with Operations Manager on customer returns on material dispositions.
• Review all cut orders and attach prints and inspection sheets.

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent, one to three years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of both.
• Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders and blueprints.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, and other measuring devices.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Must be able to identify inspections errors, report nonconformance, and initiate resolution.
• Knowledge of quality procedures, processes and auditing techniques.
• Knowledge of company product lines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.