Plant Quality Assurance Technician
About The Position
Unilock – Midwest Region is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Assurance Technician to support manufacturing operations in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The position helps ensure concrete paving stones and retaining wall products meet quality standards through testing, inspections, data analysis, and collaboration with production teams. Training is provided for candidates seeking to build a career in quality assurance and manufacturing. The Quality Assurance Technician supports product quality, continuous improvement, and compliance with company standards. The role works closely with operators, supervisors, and plant leadership to identify improvement opportunities and deliver high-quality products.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer and tablet proficiency for data entry and reporting.
- Ability to distinguish colors and color blends accurately.
- Ability to stand, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous manufacturing, production, quality assurance, quality control, or laboratory experience.
- Experience using digital inspection or data collection systems.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a desire to learn quality assurance processes.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine quality assurance testing to verify product specifications and standards.
- Inspect raw materials and finished products for quality compliance.
- Document and report product or process non-conformance issues to appropriate plant personnel.
- Enter test results and inspection data into ROO.AI software.
- Partner with operators and supervisors to identify and implement process improvements.
- Participate in Quality Daily Management (DMM) meetings and report performance metrics.
- Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Aid in the development and implementation of 5S throughout the facility.
- Conduct weekly 5S audits to support workplace organization and safety.
- Support and contribute to ongoing continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with company safety, health, and environmental requirements.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Carry out other related duties as needed to meet departmental and organizational objectives.
Benefits
- Health benefits effective the first of the month following start date.
- 401k matching after a year.
- Life insurance, PPO, HSA, and FSA plans.
- Well-being support.
- Charitable contribution matching.
- Paid time off.
- Year-end company-wide closure/paid time off.
- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Team-oriented work environment.
- Commitment to safety and employee development.
- Stable and growing manufacturing operation.
- Potential to earn a yearly bonus.
- Eligible for overtime.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
