Quality Technician III

Location: Waukesha, WI
Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about quality and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy solving problems, working closely with production teams, and using inspection technology to ensure products meet exacting standards? If so, this Quality Technician III opportunity offers the chance to play an important role in a precision manufacturing environment while continuing to develop your technical skills.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Technician III, you will support manufacturing operations by performing inspections, testing, documentation, and quality analysis to ensure products and processes meet customer and company requirements. You'll work closely with production associates, engineers, and other members of the quality team to identify issues, determine root causes, and drive improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

Perform product inspections, testing, and measurement activities throughout the manufacturing process.
Use CMM equipment for quality inspections and programming.
Perform part measurement, layouts, first-off and last-off inspections, and sample retention.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints using GD&T specifications.
Record, analyze, and report inspection and test data accurately.
Conduct shop-floor quality audits to verify product, process, and system conformance.
Maintain calibration of gauges, measuring equipment, and testing equipment.
Maintain the quality laboratory and inspection equipment.
Prepare and maintain accurate quality documentation, reports, and records.
Support compliance with the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable customer and product standards.
Manage APQP and PPAP documentation, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and properly maintained.
Review and maintain control plans to ensure they are current, accurate, and appropriately documented.
Participate in the non-conforming material (NCM) process.
Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality issues.
Identify opportunities for quality and process improvements.
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Provide measurement and quality support to production associates.

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience as a Quality Technician in a manufacturing environment, or successful experience as a Quality Technician II.
Strong knowledge of quality inspection and measurement techniques.
Experience using CMM equipment and programming software.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and apply GD&T principles.
Experience with measurement tools, gauges, calipers, and other inspection equipment.
Working knowledge of statistical quality tools such as:
- SPC
- Trend charts
- Pareto diagrams
- Histograms
- Cpk/Ppk
Experience with APQP and PPAP development and documentation.
Ability to develop measurement strategies and accurately document test results.
Understanding of calibration requirements for measurement and testing equipment.
Experience identifying quality improvement opportunities and participating in corrective action/root-cause activities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience working with ISO, ITAR, or TS quality standards is preferred.

Why Join the Team?

You'll have the opportunity to work in a technology-driven manufacturing environment where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are highly valued. The company continues to invest in new technologies and processes designed to improve productivity, quality, and workplace safety.

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
Employee, spouse, and child life insurance options
Critical illness insurance
Prescription drug benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
96 hours (12 days) of PTO to start
10 paid holidays
HSA, FSA, and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Eligibility for the quarterly bonus plan
Tuition assistance
Wellness programs
Apprenticeship programs
Off-site team-building events
On-site cookouts and celebrations
Birthday and anniversary recognition
Holiday parties
Safety footwear and prescription safety eyewear benefits

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position works in a manufacturing environment that may be loud and involve exposure to varying environmental conditions. The role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.

Strong visual acuity is important for inspecting components and operating measurement equipment, including the ability to distinguish colors, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Saige Partners, one of the fastest growing technology and talent companies in the Midwest, believes in people with a passion to help them succeed. We are in the business of helping professionals Build Careers, Not Jobs. Saige Partners believes employees are the most valuable asset to building a thriving and successful company culture. Contact us to learn more about the opportunity below or check out other opportunities at https://careers.saigepartners.com/.

Job Information

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Sector

Manufacturing