Quality Technician 1st shift

Pentair•Hanover Park, IL

1d•$19 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Pentair is seeking a Quality Technician to join its Hanover Park, Illinois team. Reporting to the site Quality Manager, this role supports the Quality team in resolving quality problems and continuously improving products, processes, and the Quality management system. The technician documents quality levels by performing dimensional, visual, and process audits of incoming, in-process, and finished materials to ensure they meet company quality standards.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a quality inspection or quality technician role.
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

ASQ certification.
Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of raw materials, components, and finished goods against blueprints and customer and regulatory requirements.
Read and interpret blueprints and dimensional specifications, and take measurements using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparators, vision measurement systems, and CMM equipment.
Identify, document, segregate, and control nonconforming material in accordance with site procedures.
Support root-cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and supplier concerns.
Support PPAP activities, including dimensional layouts and supporting documentation.
Conduct CTQ (critical-to-quality) and process audits to verify conformance to quality standards and work instructions.
Verify that measurement equipment is within calibration and that measurements are traceable.
Follow sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions.
Record inspection results and maintain quality records using Excel, Word, and the JDE system.
Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce scrap and cost of poor quality.
Help ensure a clean and safe working environment, prevent hazardous conditions, and support established safety programs.