Quality Technician (2nd Shift)

Milwaukee Tool•Menomonee Falls, MT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician I ensures products meet agreed-upon standards and expectations and supports a strong quality culture on the manufacturing floor. The role performs timely product inspections and audits, helps ensure manufacturing processes comply with specifications, and contributes to the short- and long-term success of the Manufacturing Quality Team. The technician communicates across shifts and with cross-functional teams, supports and mentors manufacturing operators, and assists with instruction and training on new procedures or techniques. The position is listed for second shift.

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 technology such as computer, tablet, 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.
Proven 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 verify products and processes meet specifications and standards.
Use laboratory and test equipment, including tensile/torsion testers, hardness testers, metallurgical equipment, and other test equipment.
Operate CMM and VMM measuring machines and use handheld metrology devices, including calipers, micrometers, and 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 effectively across shifts, including weekend work, and with internal and cross-functional teams.
Support operator instruction and training on new procedures or techniques.
Perform basic math, including fraction-to-decimal conversion, arithmetic, units-of-measure conversion, and basic statistics.
Follow safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.