Quality Technician
About Us
Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planet. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powders – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset.
Job Overview
The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting product and process quality through accurate inspection, measurement, documentation, and problem-solving activities. This position performs visual, dimensional, and functional inspections to ensure products meet established drawings, specifications, procedures, and quality standards. The Quality Technician will support non-conformance containment, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of parts and products according to drawings, specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
- Accurately measure parts, interpret CMM reports, and validate questionable or suspect measurements.
- Complete First Article Inspections (FAI), receiving inspections, and other required product or process inspections.
- Identify non-conforming material and initiate appropriate containment activities to prevent further processing or shipment.
- Participate in root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and structured problem-solving activities.
- Perform all quality activities in accordance with established Standard Process Instructions (SPIs), Standard Work, and company quality requirements.
- Support Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, and departmental quality projects.
- Maintain a strong safety focus, follow all safety requirements, and perform additional duties as needed to support business operations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of related quality inspection experience in a fast-paced machining or manufacturing environment.
- Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills, including drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
- Ability to select and properly use appropriate precision measurement and inspection devices.
- Ability to read and interpret CMM reports and validate measurement results.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to accurately complete inspection and quality documentation.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. repetitively and stand or walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to frequently grasp and handle parts and perform physical activities including reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as required.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment with moving equipment, machining oils/coolants, varying temperatures and humidity, and noise levels that may range from 75–87 dBA; requires close visual acuity for drawings, measurements, inspection documents, and computer screens.
Preferences
- 2 year Associate’s or technical degree
- Solid understanding of GD&T and Datum Structures
- Mechanical aptitude
- CMM Programming a Plus
- Understanding of Capability studies and Gage RR
Benefits
- Health care options including medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, and wellness programs
- Life insurance
- Robust 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Employee stock grant