Quality Technician I - 3rd Shift

Oshkosh • Spartanburg, SC

75d

About The Position

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions. The Quality Technician will be responsible for completing inspection and testing tasks in all the production, quality, and testing areas of the Spartanburg Plant. These inspections and tests may take place on supplier parts or Oshkosh assembled parts, sub-assemblies, or completed vehicles. The quality technician will be responsible for utilizing the plants' Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to record inspection and test findings. Inspections and tests will be carried out in accordance with the approved work instructions, checklists, and control plans. The Quality Technician may also participate in plant level start-up/daily review meetings and report out on inspection and test findings.

Requirements

• Basic computer, math, and reading skills
• General understanding of testing equipment
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret information
• Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in both written and verbal forms at a level above standard
• Team-oriented

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous automotive experience
• At least six months experience as an Inspection or Quality Technician

Responsibilities

• Utilize inspection work instructions, checklists, and control plans to complete inspections and tests on 'in-process' vehicles and sub-assemblies
• Complete inspections, sorting and minor rework on purchased components when parts are required to support production requirements
• Utilize the MES system and other systems to record inspection and test findings
• Interface with production operators to understand any challenging assembly process that may require additional inspection
• Participate in plant start-up and daily review meetings and provide details on inspection and test findings
• Complete testing and drive evaluation on completed vehicles
• Create summary reports of inspection and test findings
• Participate in continuous improvement, root cause, 8D team meetings
• Utilize CMM to measure incoming parts and in process vehicles (training will be provided)
• Utilize torque monitoring equipment to verify DC torque tools
• Utilize hand tools (calipers, micrometers, go/no go gages, etc.) to verify components
• Inspect sheet metal surface quality
• Inspect paint quality
• Contain suspect vehicles and perform inspections and tests, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees