Manufacturing Quality Technician (3rd Shift)

Emerson•Marshalltown, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Quality Technician is responsible for performing inspection and audit activities on parts and assemblies using appropriate tools, gauges, and testing equipment. This role involves interpreting work instructions and documentation such as shop orders, purchase orders, drawings, and quality records to determine inspection requirements. The technician will support manufacturing operations across multiple processing areas, including Receiving, Stores, Inspection, and Nuclear Safety-Related activities. A key aspect of the role is collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve product or process issues, while adhering to established Quality Assurance procedures, plant policies, and safety rules. The position requires maintaining adequate inspection coverage to prevent delays in product flow and meet daily production goals. Additionally, the technician will operate material handling equipment, perform inventory transactions, and participate in team initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, cost improvement, Lean manufacturing, and training. Strong multitasking skills and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment are essential. The purpose of this role is to produce products in accordance with Fisher Quality Standards and to strive for continuous improvement in operating as a profitable, effective, safety-conscious business to satisfy customers.

Requirements

Must display natural or corrected vision of 20/22 with both eyes and normal color perception.
Must be capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger 1 letters at a distance of not less than 12 inches on a standard Jaeger test chart.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency.

Nice To Haves

Understand and relate proper measurement techniques and sequences as well as working knowledge of reading and interpretation of Geometrically Dimensioned Drawings (GD&T).
Proficient in the use of material and dimensional testing equipment.
Experience performing non-destructive examination methods.
Solid computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and MS Outlook.
Strong attention to detail with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform inspection and audit activities on parts and assemblies using appropriate tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
Interpret work instructions and documentation such as shop orders, purchase orders, drawings, and quality records to determine inspection requirements.
Support manufacturing operations across multiple processing areas (e.g., Receiving, Stores, Inspection, Nuclear Safety‑Related activities).
Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve product or process issues.
Follow established Quality Assurance procedures, plant policies, and safety rules.
Maintain adequate inspection coverage to prevent delays in product flow and meet daily production goals.
Operate material handling equipment and perform inventory transactions for material storage, tracking, and movement.
Participate in team initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, cost improvement, Lean manufacturing, and training.
Demonstrate strong multitasking skills and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned based on operational needs or as supervisory personnel direct.