Quality Technician (2nd Shift)

Milwaukee Tool•Menomonee Falls, WI

About The Position

The Quality Technician I ensures that products meet agreed-upon standards and expectations and supports a strong manufacturing quality culture. The role oversees quality on the production floor, performs timely product inspections and audits, and communicates effectively with personnel and equipment teams to support the short- and long-term success of the Manufacturing Quality Team. The technician conducts manufacturing process audits, uses laboratory and metrology equipment, performs dimensional inspections, initiates quality-system documentation, supports operators through instruction and mentoring, and follows safety policies and procedures. The position is identified as second shift in the job title.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of previous quality experience or at least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to navigate computers, tablets, and printer systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to read blueprints.
Problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, and ability to manage interruptions.
Hands-on skills and ability to follow detailed instructions.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of metrology fundamentals and GD&T.

Responsibilities

Perform daily audits of manufacturing processes to ensure products and processes meet specifications and standards.
Use test laboratory equipment, including tensile/torsion testers, hardness testers, metallurgical preparation equipment, and optical and stereo microscopes.
Operate CMM and VMM measuring machines and use handheld measurement devices such as calipers, micrometers, height, snap, and pin gauges.
Initiate quality-system documentation, including inspections, Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs), and quality alerts.
Complete dimensional inspections of incoming raw material.
Navigate the document repository to locate inspection reports, blueprints, and other quality documents.
Participate in gage R&R studies as needed.
Support and mentor manufacturing operators.
Communicate across shifts and with weekend work teams, internal teams, and cross-functional teams.
Support operator instruction and training on new procedures or techniques.
Perform basic math, including fraction-to-decimal conversion, arithmetic, unit conversions, and basic statistics.
Follow safety policies and procedures to help create a safe working environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.