Quality Technician

GRENZEBACH•Newnan, GA

29d

About The Position

The Quality Technician performs quality testing on manufactured electrical control panels and ensures testing is consistent and meets company standards. The role maintains quality checklists and other documentation, keeps the test area clean and calibrated, and organizes test records and shipping QA documents. When available, the technician also lays out and wires control panels. The position works closely with panel-building technicians, management, Project Management, and Quality Management to address and retest errors, coordinate testing and documentation, and communicate project status. It also contributes to quality and production standards, recommends process improvements, and provides individual and group training to Manufacturing Technicians. The role includes 5–10% travel.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 5 years of experience building custom control panels.
Ability to read electrical schematics in both JIC and IEC formats.
Fundamental understanding of electrical principles.
Comfort working with and powering on control panels.
Strong attention to detail and ability to complete paperwork appropriately.
Ability to follow quality standard procedures and ensure errors are retested before shipment.
Organizational skills and ability to plan and use resources effectively.
Effective communication skills and ability to stay engaged with production and management.
Ability to accept and manage change and promote continuous improvement.
Valid driver’s license.
Drug-free.
Comfort using basic MS Office programs.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience using testing equipment such as multimeters and dielectric testers.

Responsibilities

Perform quality testing on manufactured electrical control panels.
Complete quality checklists and required documentation.
Keep the test area clean and calibrated.
Lay out and wire control panels when available.
Maintain consistent testing and quality.
Keep test documentation up to date and organized in the proper server locations.
Work with panel-building technicians to ensure they correct their mistakes.
Maintain and prepare QC documentation for shipping, including QA documents.
Work with Quality Management to address documentation needs.
Recommend and implement improvements to streamline future testing procedures.
Communicate with management when products are in testing.
Communicate with the Project Management team when projects are complete.
Develop and document quality practices and standards.
Train Manufacturing Technicians one-on-one and in group settings.
Follow up on errors and ensure they are retested before shipment.
Keep the issue-tracking spreadsheet updated.
Use resources effectively to meet quality demands and inform management when additional resources are needed.
Maintain engagement with production and inform management when schedules or hours are in jeopardy.
Organize and implement a shop-mentoring program for new or inexperienced fabricators.
Develop quality and production standards and procedures, and ensure work meets company standards.
Complete tasks efficiently and safely while meeting customer delivery expectations.