Quality Technician I

Kohler Co.

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician ensures that Kohler Vikrell® products are manufactured in accordance with established function, design, and other quality and technical specifications. In this role you will regularly perform qualification and functional testing of new Vikrell® products. You will work 8-hour shifts for 5 days and work will include sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting. This position also rotates between 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift every 3 months. You will be an ideal candidate if you are an experienced Quality Technician and are willing to learn and adapt to new and changing processes and environments.

Requirements

Must be able to work in the US without restrictions or sponsorship.
Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, including bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 35 pounds occasionally.
Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
Consistent attendance and work performance.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of general quality standards and of basic manufacturing operating methods, so that a continuous, concerted effort can be made toward maintaining product standards.
Must be familiar with general office computer programs and have proficiency with Microsoft office.
Previous experience using SAP software is preferred.
Previous experience with a strong work ethic that includes the ability to work 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts while sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting.
The flexibility to change shifts as the plant moves into future phases of production and operability.
A positive, adaptable, hard-working, and patient mindset.
A willingness to help with activities that may be outside of your job scope, especially as plant operations transition from the construction/set-up phase to the final “go-live” phase.
Prior work as a Quality Technician or in Quality Assurance, experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment, and hands‑on experience with problem solving and applied statistical methods.

Responsibilities

Perform selective and assigned inspections and performance tests to determine that established methods and product standards are being met.
Analyze and report deviations from established quality standards.
Assist in establishing quality control inspection procedures and recommend action in this area.
Analyze Vikrell® performance and determine causes of poor performance, report results to management verbally and in writing.
Record test results in the appropriate special project files and worksheets, maintaining project number integrity.
Maintain test equipment; calibrate gauges and meters as required and documents results.
Perform special assignments as directed.
Participate in continuous improvement activities of inspection, audit, and testing processes.
Maintains workplace in a safe, neat, and orderly manner.