Quality Technician $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Terex Corporation•Watertown, SD

2d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Terex Utilities is hiring a Quality Technician in Watertown, South Dakota. The role supports quality and safety in manufacturing through inspections, audits, non-conformance reporting, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements. The technician works with operations and other departments to resolve issues, prevent recurrence, improve test procedures, and train team members on quality standards and customer requirements. The position requires a safety-focused, collaborative approach and the ability to work independently while meeting established time and quality metrics.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
2–3 years of proven experience in assembly or installation, testing, or inspection.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Effective communication with all team members.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and to lift 40–100 pounds with assistance from others or provided lifting equipment.
Ability to function as a team member, contribute to group goals, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and act responsibly.
Ability to recognize potential safety hazards and take appropriate steps to minimize risks.
Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information.
Acceptable attendance in accordance with company standards and adequate notification of absences.
Initiative to identify opportunities and take appropriate action.
Ability to identify problems and work toward root-cause elimination using appropriate problem-solving methods.
Leadership skills, willingness to help and back up others, and flexibility to learn new skills as company needs require.
Ability to consistently perform to Takt Time or quoted time.
Commitment to continuous improvement, challenging the status quo, setting stretch goals, and working across boundaries to achieve common goals.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Basic understanding of iPads and digital applications.

Responsibilities

Follow daily standard work with a safe and positive approach.
Read blueprints, schematics, and other engineering or manufacturing drawings.
Use precision measurement equipment and understand its applications.
Communicate problems and solutions to leadership, internal and external customers, and other departments and plants.
Apply Terex Utilities weld inspection methods used at its facilities.
Investigate problems, determine root causes, and suggest or implement effective solutions.
Train Terex Utilities team members on quality standards and customer requirements.
Perform audits and inspections at specified quality gates.
Write non-conformances, notify the appropriate departments, and issue red tags.
Help identify and drive internal quality and safety improvements.
Work with operations to resolve issues and implement countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
Improve or modify test procedures as required.
Meet established metrics and perform quality work according to area SOPs with minimal errors.
Work to improve processes, eliminate waste, and reduce business costs.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Extended leave options
Paid time off
Company holidays
401(k) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Legal assistance
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Discount programs
$1,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $500 after 6 months and $500 after 1 year of employment; employee must be active at the time of each payout