Quality Technician - Second Shift

Milwaukee Tool • Mukwonago, WI

5d

About The Position

The Quality Technician ensures that all products produced meet agreed-upon quality standards and expectations. This is a second-shift position, working from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Additional job activities may be added at any time.

The role involves using inspection and laboratory equipment, operating CMM and vision system inspection equipment, documenting non-conforming materials, auditing packaging conformance, and inspecting incoming raw materials. The technician works with quality documentation and collaborates with the team while following safety policies and procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of prior quality technician experience, familiarity with metrology fundamentals, basic Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills, strong oral and written communication, the ability to read blueprints, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The work includes prolonged standing or walking, frequent physical movements, lifting or moving items up to 35 pounds, and regular exposure to a greasy manufacturing environment. Proper PPE is required in certain work cells.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of previous quality technician experience.
• Understanding of metrology fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, and ability to manage interruptions.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to eight hours per shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, crouch, twist, and reach.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Use quality inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, hardness testing equipment, UPC scanners, paint thickness testers, and other lab equipment.
• Operate CMM and vision system inspection equipment.
• Complete Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs) daily as needed.
• Conduct daily packaging conformance audits to ensure packaging requirements are met.
• Perform dimensional inspections of incoming raw material.
• Navigate the document repository web page to locate inspection reports, blueprints, and other quality documents.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships within a team environment.
• Perform basic shop-floor math, including fraction-to-decimal conversion, arithmetic, and units-of-measure conversion.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to help create a safe working environment.

What This Job Offers

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