Quality Technician – Direct Hire | Superior Skilled Trades

📍 Location: Hartland, WI
💰 Pay Range: $24–$27/hour
🕒 Shift: Second Shift — Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM

Position Overview

Superior Skilled Trades is hiring a Quality Technician for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity in Hartland, WI.

Under the supervision of the Quality Manager, the Quality Technician is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with company quality standards and customer specifications. This role supports production by identifying non-conformances, interpreting technical documents, and assisting with quality-related problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, and routing sheets

• Troubleshoot blueprint and bill-of-material discrepancies

• Recommend improvements to assembly, welding, and production processes

• Perform first-piece, in-process, purchased-part, and final inspections

• Identify, isolate, and disposition non-conforming products

• Use measurement tools such as Virtek Scanner, ROMER Articulating Arm CMM, protractors, height gages, calipers, and micrometers

• Test finished products for paint quality, weld quality, fit, appearance, and dimensional accuracy

• Route product for rework as necessary

• Complete inspection documentation such as reports, return forms, damage logs, and rework orders

• Analyze inspection data and assist in resolving production deviations

• Communicate quality issues and tolerance deviations to plant supervision

• Recommend updates to existing quality or production standards

• Create and submit PPAP documentation

• Promote and follow all safety policies and procedures

• Maintain clean and organized work areas

Safety Equipment Required: Safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required

• Either:

  • 3 years of related manufacturing experience, OR

  • 5 years of progressively responsible related experience

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

• Additional in-house training provided as needed

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and engineering specifications

• Ability to write inspection reports and documentation

• Strong communication skills with employees and customers

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate dimensions, tolerances, proportions, and percentages

• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization

• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency using precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, protractors, hardness testers, tape measures, profile gauges, etc.)

• Knowledge of welding, painting, and fit-up processes is beneficial

🧰 Apply today to join a precision-driven manufacturing team through Superior Skilled Trades!

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