Quality Technician- AM Tanks

Wabash • New Lisbon, WI

5d

About The Position

The Quality Technician supports manufacturing operations by applying Wabash quality disciplines, processes, and tools to improve operating performance and ensure products meet customer needs and expectations. The role emphasizes risk mitigation, error proofing, and problem solving, and supports quality activities from receiving through final test and shipment.

The technician works with manufacturing teams, engineers, supervisors, shop personnel, employees, customers, and vendors to communicate and achieve quality requirements. The position includes conducting inspections, audits, capability studies, data collection, PPAP trials, and nonconforming-material activities; maintaining inspection and test records; and helping implement and verify corrective actions. The technician may train, lead, or direct others and confirms and completes tanks for final in SAP.

Requirements

• Four years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Competency in basic mathematics and English.
• High school degree or GED equivalent.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data and engineering drawings.
• Ability to direct and influence the actions of others within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to function under pressure and maintain professionalism.
• Ability to interact with management, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to train others individually and in group settings.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Problem-solving experience, such as 8D or 5 Why.
• Understanding of basic engineering concepts, including fit, form, and function.
• Experience reading and using a variety of precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote the organization’s safety objectives and established safety procedures.
• Provide leadership and training in support of the Quality system.
• Assist manufacturing teams with quality improvement and mistake-proofing processes.
• Collect data, perform capability studies and reports, interpret charts, and help solve problems.
• Support manufacturing operations through inspections, data gathering, containment, problem solving, implementation of resolutions, and follow-up.
• Provide data collection and documentation support and conduct process audits.
• Manage measurement and test equipment, including torque wrenches, dial calibers, and weld gauges, in the calibration database.
• Conduct PPAP functional and dimensional trials.
• Process nonconforming material and conduct receiving inspections.
• Work with engineers, supervisors, and shop personnel to ensure work follows procedures and customer specifications.
• Issue inspection forms and enforce in-process record keeping.
• Question conditions that appear substandard, including those not defined in inspection documents.
• Respond promptly to shop requests for inspection assistance and complete inspections and documentation thoroughly and ethically.
• Become familiar with applicable ASME Code and National Board specifications and 3-A Sanitary Standards.
• Train, lead, and/or direct the work of others when required.
• Follow up on production, rework, and warranty nonconformities to ensure resolution and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain current inspection records, test certifications, documents, and reports.
• Suggest process improvements or alternate methods and materials to reduce cost or improve quality.
• Work with other business-unit members to meet strategic objectives and assist with company policies and programs.
• Perform WMS problem solving and audits.
• Approve or reject components and products at stages from receiving through final test and shipment; communicate, document, and disposition nonconformities.
• Interface effectively with employees, customers, and vendors to convey and achieve quality requirements.
• Keep the Production Supervisor and Q.C. Manager/Supervisor informed of quality problems, concerns, and delays.
• Advise the supervisor of required maintenance work and maintain an orderly, safe work environment.
• Confirm and complete tanks for final in SAP.
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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