Quality Technician

About the role

As a Quality Technician at Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC, your success is critical for quality control of material and processes used in the manufacture of segments, core drills, and blades, ensuring conformity with established practices and standards.

Last date to apply: We are continuously accepting applications.

Responsibilities

• Internal Auditing of Quality System (QMS) – 60%
  • Conduct process audits and follow up closure of open audits
  • Ensure timely and accurate data collection
  • Support department in root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for audit findings
  • Perform receiving inspection
  • Provide immediate feedback to production areas concerning process deviations
• Quality Testing and Administration – 20%
  • Metallographic and destructive bend testing
  • Perform in‑process product tests
  • Assist in performing first‑article inspections
  • Back‑up for blade final inspection and segment support
  • Support team in document control – training, tracking, and distribution
  • Support team in containment and sorting of in‑process non‑conformances
• External Customer / Supplier Quality Support – 20%
  • Containment of non‑conforming product
  • Sorting of non‑conforming material
  • Report evaluation results to Quality Engineer / Quality Manager and/or purchasing, including current status
  • Post‑corrective action follow‑up

Position‑specific Competencies

• Respond quickly and work at a faster pace than normal while delivering results
• Ability to work with and through teams to achieve outcomes
• Strong mathematical aptitude, including all units of measure, common fractions, decimals, rate, ratio, percent, and interpretation of bar graphs
• Capability to solve problems with a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Proficiency in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate and influence cross‑functional teams

Critical Functional Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001:2015)
• Expertise with measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical comparators
• Understanding of production processes and quality principles – Lean, Root Cause, 8D, etc.
• Ability to interpret data and create charts and graphs
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP systems

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent (CQA / Associate Degree preferred)
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience as a Quality Auditor or equivalent manufacturing quality experience

Working Conditions

Factory environment with noise, dust, and some heavy, repetitive lifting. Must meet daily, weekly, monthly, and annual deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on date of hire
• 401(k) with matching contributions and no vesting period
• Employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
• Education assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time