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Quality Technician I

The Quality Technician I supports manufacturing operations by identifying, investigating, and resolving quality issues throughout the production process. This role collaborates with plant teams to ensure first-pass quality, perform audits, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:

• Manage internal quality tasks within an assigned production area.
• Identify and report quality issues to all levels of the Operations team.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to troubleshoot and resolve quality concerns.
• Communicate supplier-related quality issues to Supplier Quality Technicians and suppliers.
• Promote first-pass quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings related to quality and production.
• Conduct process and final product audits based on engineering specifications.
• Operate or move JLG equipment as needed for inspection or troubleshooting.

Minimum qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, in-person and on-site.

Standout qualifications:

• Computer literate with Microsoft Office especially Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Strong phone and communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Sound business acumen.
• Knowledge of standard measurement tools.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Good driving record with minimal violations.

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances:

• This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and up to 30 pounds sustained, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.