Quality Technician
About The Position
As a Quality Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet defined quality standards and customer requirements. In this hands-on position, you’ll inspect materials and components, perform testing, and support troubleshooting efforts while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. You’ll contribute to maintaining high standards of product quality by identifying nonconformances, communicating results, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles. This is a day shift position, Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM. As a Quality Technician, a typical day might include the following: Provide technical support to internal/external customers and clarify product or material quality requirements. Inspect material or products according to technical requirements and quality standards, utilizing measurement and inspection equipment. Conduct material testing in alignment with industry standards and under the guidance of an experienced technician or engineer/scientist. Troubleshoot and characterize electrical and mechanical components under the guidance of an experienced technician or engineer/scientist. Identify, contain, or evaluate nonconforming materials, parts, or products. Participate in cross-functional teams to address quality issues. Communicate quality results with stakeholders. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Requirements
- You have 2-year technical degree, technical certification, or equivalent training combined with relevant work experience
- You have 1+ year of experience in electronics, materials quality, or manufacturing
- You have knowledge of inspection techniques and measuring instruments
- You have the ability to monitor and maintain calibration of tools and test equipment
- You have the ability to maintain high standards for inspection and documentation
- You have the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptability requirements
- You have the experience with common computer and manufacturing applications
- You have effective written, documentation, and communication skills
- You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- You have the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Two-year STEM degree
- Experience with quality tools and techniques
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow
- Knowledge of sheet metal, printed wiring boards, adhesives, and plastic components
- Knowledge of industry standards and SEL Engineering Requirements
- Knowledge of ISO 9001
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to internal/external customers and clarify product or material quality requirements.
- Inspect material or products according to technical requirements and quality standards, utilizing measurement and inspection equipment.
- Conduct material testing in alignment with industry standards and under the guidance of an experienced technician or engineer/scientist.
- Troubleshoot and characterize electrical and mechanical components under the guidance of an experienced technician or engineer/scientist.
- Identify, contain, or evaluate nonconforming materials, parts, or products.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to address quality issues.
- Communicate quality results with stakeholders.
- Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Benefits
- We’re 100% employee owned.
- Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
