Quality Technician III - 3rd Shift
About The Position
The Quality Technician III supports engineers with production-related and inspection work, monitors material quality in processing plants, makes required adjustments, and maintains documentation and records. The position works under minimal supervision at Cummins’ Drivetrain and Braking Systems Business Unit facility in Morristown, Tennessee, on the third shift. The technician compares components, materials, and finished products with technical specifications; conducts functional, reliability, and packaging tests; and uses precision measurement and test equipment to evaluate performance. The role includes documenting results, analyzing findings, preparing technical reports, programming and operating advanced measurement equipment, and training others in its use. The technician also supports customers in interpreting specifications and measurement results, participates in measurement uncertainty studies, and ensures testing equipment is properly maintained and calibrated. The position also supports laboratory operations, accreditation requirements, and ongoing quality improvement. It uses quality tools and process management methods to help identify issues, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions. The role requires working in varying temperature environments and lifting and moving up to 40 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations.
- Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
- Ability to work in varying temperature environments.
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
- This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Responsibilities
- Compare components, materials, and finished products against technical specifications to identify defects.
- Conduct functional, reliability, and packaging tests to verify product quality and operational requirements.
- Use precision measurement and test equipment to evaluate product and component performance.
- Document test results, analyze findings, and prepare technical reports.
- Program and operate advanced measurement and test equipment, and provide training on its use.
- Help customers understand product specifications, measurement results, and their application.
- Participate in measurement uncertainty studies.
- Maintain and calibrate measurement and test equipment.
- Support engineers with production-related and inspection work.
- Monitor material quality in processing plants and make required adjustments.
- Maintain quality documentation and records.
- Apply quality tools and process management techniques, including APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, capability studies, audits, and inspections.
- Support laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, accreditation requirements, and laboratory performance.
- Evaluate measurement data, quality trends, and testing outcomes to identify issues, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Work collaboratively with quality, engineering, manufacturing, laboratory personnel, and customers.
- Work in varying temperature environments and lift and move up to 40 pounds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
