Quality Technician (Cottage Grove, MN)
About The Position
The Quality Technician sets up and operates quality testing equipment, performs quality-control measurements and dispositions, communicates test results to quality and manufacturing engineers, assists with identifying quality issues, and helps conduct measurement systems analysis studies. The role maintains quality-testing records and supports experiments and manufacturing scale-up under technical staff direction. It is based onsite in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, may involve up to 5% domestic travel, and includes a flexible work environment with varying work shifts and quality-testing assignments.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution, completed and verified before starting.
- At least one year of combined experience in a manufacturing, pilot plant, and/or laboratory environment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher from an accredited university.
- Three years of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving and analysis skills to operate and troubleshoot equipment and improve processes.
- Experience with quality-control procedures, testing, and reporting.
- Experience with production reporting in PMCS/OPRA and quality data entry in MES.
- Strong attention to detail and protocols.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate quality testing equipment.
- Perform quality-control measurements and corresponding dispositions.
- Communicate testing results to quality engineers and manufacturing engineers.
- Assist in identifying quality-related issues.
- Aid in conducting measurement systems analysis studies.
- Maintain records of quality-related testing.
- Support experiments and manufacturing scale-up under technical staff direction.
- Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
- Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Health savings accounts.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Voluntary benefits.
- Paid absences.
- Retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
