Quality Technician, Coordinator

About the role

This position reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. Collaborate with leadership to build and maintain a compliant ISO 9001 and Nadcap quality system. Interact and collaborate with clients on a frequent basis. Develop, review, and update quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and quality manuals. Lead internal audits and support external audits (ISO, Nadcap, customer), including planning, execution, documentation, and follow-up. Monitor and manage corrective and preventive actions, ensuring timely resolution and effectiveness. Analyze quality data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Maintain document control systems and ensure all quality records are current and properly archived. Support supplier quality management, including qualification, audits, and performance monitoring. Oversee calibration systems and ensure measuring equipment is maintained and compliant. Provide training on quality system requirements and procedures to staff across departments. Participate in cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and process changes. Ensure compliance with customer-specific quality requirements and industry standards. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor’s quality approval qualification.
• Maintain First Article data.
• Review and approve changes, revisions, and modifications to the quality system.
• Communicate quality system requirements, expectations, and goals to leads, supervisors, and managers.
• Able to make independent decisions with minimal supervision.
• Perform in-house Calibrations of Measuring Equipment and maintain Calibration Log.
• Perform Work Instruction Training and maintain a Training Log.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience working within a QMS role.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or Nadcap standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient in English, both verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to read, operate, and interpret various precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuade others to change and adapt to new processes.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• High degree of accuracy.
• Quality-based certifications from accredited institutions (highly qualified candidates).
• Strong math aptitude, ability to read blueprints, and a working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma basics (highly qualified candidates).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a drug test.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient in English, both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to read, operate, and interpret various precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuade others to change and adapt to new processes.
• High degree of accuracy.
• Quality-based certifications from accredited institutions (highly qualified candidates).
• Strong math aptitude, ability to read blueprints, and a working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma basics (highly qualified candidates).

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following: Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision), 401k retirement plan with company match, Paid time off, Employer paid life insurance, Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave, Work Life Support, Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more.

Pay

Starting wage range is $27.60 to $34.52 per hour.

Schedule

1st shift - 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.