Quality Technician

API Heat Transfer • Germantown, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, manufactures heat exchangers for demanding industrial applications. The Quality Technician works with production and assembly teams at the Germantown, Wisconsin operation to verify product quality throughout manufacturing and help ensure products meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations. The role performs inspections, documents findings, helps address nonconformances, supports corrective actions and audits, and participates in continuous improvement. The position is full-time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing, inspection, quality, assembly, machining, fabrication, or related industrial experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively with production teams and leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Previous quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, assembly, brazing, HVAC, pressure vessels, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• ASQ Quality Technician certification or related quality training.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of heat exchanger components and assemblies.
• Review products for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Inspect fabricated, welded, brazed, and assembled components for quality and workmanship.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools for inspections.
• Identify, document, and help resolve nonconforming materials or processes.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Assist production teams in resolving quality concerns.
• Verify completion of required quality checks before shipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve product quality.
• Support internal audits and quality system requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to products used throughout critical industries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED