Quality Technician (2nd shift)

nVent • Richland, MS

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About The Position

The Quality Technician performs receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of materials, parts, assemblies, and custom-fabricated finished products. The role verifies products against drawings, blueprints, specifications, tolerances, and workmanship standards; documents and communicates nonconforming items; and assists with their disposition and control. The technician supports quality investigations, root-cause and corrective-action activities, and works with production personnel to resolve quality concerns and clarify requirements.

The position also involves maintaining inspection and measurement equipment in proper calibration status, following ISO procedures and documentation requirements, and participating in continuous improvement. The work is on second shift in a non-air-conditioned manufacturing environment and requires standing and walking for most of each shift, with occasional lifting or positioning of items up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• Strong ability to read blueprints, fabrication drawings, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately read and calculate tape measurements to 1/16 inch.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with production employees, management, and customers.
• Willingness to work second shift.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and paint mill gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, procedures, product specifications, and drawings, and draw conclusions.
• Comfort using computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to spend most of each shift standing and walking in a non-air-conditioned manufacturing environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift or position items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems such as ISO.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of materials, parts, assemblies, and custom-fabricated finished products.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, specifications, and tolerances to determine inspection requirements.
• Verify dimensions, hole locations, circumference, bend locations and angles, part orientation, fit, and other specified characteristics against blueprint requirements.
• Inspect products for workmanship issues, including weld quality, paint quality, and other nonconforming conditions.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming items to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with the disposition and control of nonconforming product to prevent unintended use or shipment.
• Support investigations of quality issues and participate in root-cause and corrective-action activities.
• Work with production personnel to address quality concerns and clarify blueprint or specification requirements.
• Ensure inspection and measurement equipment is maintained and within required calibration status before use.
• Follow established ISO procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements.
• Support continuous-improvement activities focused on product quality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed