Quality Tech
nVent · Centralia, IL · 3 days ago
Quality Assurance$20.4–$37.8/hrFull-time
About the Role
Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. In this position, you will contribute to quality control in a manufacturing setting, helping to maintain high standards and improve product excellence.
Responsibilities
- Inspect output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, and examining functionality
- Ensure the assembly or production line adheres to standards, procedures, and complies with set requirements
- Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection, and testing procedures
- Record inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes, and inputting data into the quality database
- Train the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence
- Propose improvements to the production process
- Use gauges such as calipers and micrometers to measure products and assist in equipment calibration processes
- Collect and compile statistical quality data
- Assist in the development of test methods and inspection plans
- Assist in determining the causes of product defects and reworks
- Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications
- Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions
- Assist in maintaining document control
Requirements
- 1-3 years of previous experience in Quality in a manufacturing setting
- High school degree; further qualifications will be a plus
- Exceptional attention to detail to identify defects and inconsistencies in products or services
- Technical knowledge and understanding of the production process, materials, and quality control standards
- Analytical skills to interpret and analyze data from testing processes
- Mathematical skills for precise measurements and calculations
- Problem-solving skills to identify the root cause of quality issues and suggest effective solutions
- Communication skills to effectively relay information about quality issues and solutions to teams and management
- Ability to be on your feet throughout the shift
- Capability to perform bending, reaching, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan, both with a company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Caregiver, personal, and parental leave
- Back-up care services
- Paid time off, including volunteer time
- Well-being program
- Legal and identity theft protection
Pay
Compensation range: $20.40 - $37.80 per hour. Depending on the position offered, the employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.