1st Shift Quality Technician WS

Lozier Corporation•Middlebury, IN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Technician ensures that products meet established standards for quality, reliability, and performance. The role inspects, tests, and verifies products against company specifications and regulatory requirements, supporting quality throughout the manufacturing process. The technician records inspection results and quality issues, investigates non-conformances, performs root cause analysis, and implements corrective and preventive actions. The role also supports audits, maintains inspection and testing equipment, works with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes, and provides quality training to production staff. The position is onsite Monday through Friday. A hybrid schedule may be available after training. The schedule is described as daytime, with limited off-hour calls as needed to support three shifts. The work takes place in a manufacturing plant with varying temperatures, noise levels, and machinery. Successful employment requires completion of a pre-hire drug screen and post-offer background screen.

Requirements

Associate degree in quality management, quality assurance, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
If degreed, prior experience in a manufacturing environment is specified; no minimum years are stated.
If non-degreed, at least 3 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, and/or engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with inspection and testing equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and quality management systems (QMS).
Understanding of quality standards and regulations such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication skills.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to use gauges and measuring instruments.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during inspections.
Successful completion of a pre-hire drug screen and post-offer background screen.

Nice To Haves

Quality certification such as Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Six Sigma Green Belt.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience using Oracle software.

Responsibilities

Champion Lozier’s mission, vision, and core values through behaviors that contribute to the company’s success.
Inspect and test incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Maintain inspection records and test results, document quality issues, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions.
Investigate quality issues and non-conformances; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and quality standards, and assist with internal and external quality audits.
Calibrate and maintain inspection and testing equipment.
Work with production, engineering, and other departments to resolve quality issues and implement process improvements.
Train and support production staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality for work, meetings, and assignments.
Interact effectively with others.
Support continuous improvement and/or vendor selection training.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Company bonus potential.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Competitive benefits package, with medical, dental, and vision benefits eligible from the first day of employment.
Onsite health clinic.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Educational Assistance Program.
Career Development Programs.
Casual dress.
Relocation benefits available, as applicable.