Quality Technician

Pioneer Metal Finishing Jobs•Chippewa Falls, WI

20d•$22 - $26

About The Position

Pioneer Metal Finishing is seeking a Quality Technician with a focus on Chemistry to maintain process chemistry, support production operations, and help ensure high-quality products. The position is on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The hourly pay rate is $22.00 to $26.00, depending on experience. Pioneer Metal Finishing is a North American surface engineering company that has provided metal finishing solutions for over 80 years. Its technologies serve healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. The Quality Technician monitors and maintains process chemistry, performs laboratory testing, makes process adjustments, reviews customer requirements, and works with production teams to address process and quality concerns. The role also supports nonconforming and rework material evaluations, customer quality investigations and corrective actions, documentation compliance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and solve problems.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with computer systems and production-related software.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain process chemistry according to established control plans and operating requirements.
Perform and document laboratory chemical testing and interpret results to ensure process stability.
Make chemical additions and process adjustments to maintain tank performance and product quality.
Keep laboratory equipment, chemical storage areas, and workspaces clean, organized, and audit-ready.
Review customer specifications, quality standards, and finishing requirements to ensure accurate processing.
Develop, select, and enter processing programs and work instructions in D365.
Partner with production teams to troubleshoot process and quality concerns.
Assist with evaluating, testing, and dispositioning nonconforming and rework material.
Support investigation and resolution of customer quality concerns, including corrective action activities.
Participate in customer meetings, conference calls, and plant visits as needed.
Review and certify product documentation for compliance with customer and company requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process performance, and operational excellence.

Benefits

Next-Day Pay, providing access to daily pay the next day.
Quarterly incentive program based on hours worked and business results.
Paid company holidays.
Shift differentials for second- and third-shift employees.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
On-the-job training and advancement opportunities.
Employee recognition and rewards program, including recognition events.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees; eligibility begins on the first of the month following the start date.
Paid time off: 80 hours earned in the first year.
Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually.
401(k) plan with company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Optional employee-purchase benefits: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
LiveHealth Online virtual doctor visits.