Quality Technician, 2nd Shift, Huron SD

About the role

Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Quality Technician to contribute to the Terex team in Huron, SD.

Responsibilities

• A safe and positive approach to daily standard work.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics and other types of engineering/manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of precision measurement equipment and applications.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of iPads/digital applications.
• Highly proficient in communicating problems and solutions to leadership, internal and external customers, and with other departments and plants.
• Familiar with weld inspection methods used by Terex Utilities at the various facilities.
• Ability to investigate problems, determine root cause, and suggest or implement effective solutions.
• A desire to make a difference, make long-term changes to Terex Utilities Quality.
• Ability to train the Terex Utilities team on Quality Standards and Customer Requirements.
• Perform Audits/Inspections at specified Quality gates.
• Write non-conformances and notify correct departments.
• Issue red tags.
• Help identify and drive internal quality and safety improvements.
• Work with operations team to resolve issues and put in countermeasures to prevent future reoccurrences.
• Improve/modify test procedure as required.
• Operate portable CMM arms to conduct highly accurate dimensional analysis of manufactured parts.
• Provide SolidWorks support to production by generating customized drawings, including alternate coordinate systems and supplemental dimensions for programming and manufacturing needs.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of proven experience in Quality, Inspection, or Welding.
• Possess good mechanical aptitude.
• Effectively communicate with all team members.
• Function as a team member and contribute to group goals while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Work independently with minimal supervision in a responsible manner.
• Recognize potential safety hazards and take appropriate actions to minimize risks.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information.
• Demonstrate acceptable attendance for company standard; provides adequate notification; aware of impact on organization.
• Take initiative to recognize areas of opportunity and resolve with appropriate action.
• Identify problems, work towards root cause elimination utilizing appropriate problem-solving methods.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
• Help others where needed, backs up others.
• Willingness to be flexible to learn new skills based on the need of the company.
• Meet established metrics by performing quality work in accordance to SOPs for the area with minimal errors.
• Work to improve processes within their work area – uses appropriate tools to find and eliminate waste and to reduce overall business costs.
• Continuously search for new and better ways of doing things; challenges the status quo and sets stretch goals; works across boundaries to achieve common goals; strives to continuously improve oneself.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Basic understanding of iPads/digital applications.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to recognize and address safety hazards.
• Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $25-$30 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon hire.