Quality Technician na Northern Tool + Equipment
Northern Tool + Equipment · Faribault, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Junior
- Escritório em Faribault
Manufacturing Faribault, Minnesota
Description
📌 About the Role
We’re looking for a Quality Technician to join our Manufacturing team and help ensure that every product leaving our Assembly department meets the highest standards. This role is critical to maintaining our reputation for excellence and supporting continuous improvement across the production process.
- The pay range for this role is $23/hour - $29/hour, depending on qualifications and experience
🌟 What You’ll Do
As a Quality Technician, you’ll be the guardian of product quality. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring and reporting supplier quality metrics through our accountability system
- Performing daily audits of finished products on the production line
- Reviewing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accuracy
- Auditing testing procedures to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Investigating recurring quality issues in assembly components
- Documenting and processing non-conforming materials, and communicating findings to vendors and internal teams
- Managing quarantined inventory to keep non-conforming materials out of production
- Coordinating returns of poor-quality parts with purchasing
- Conducting incoming inspections of receipted parts against quality orders
- Running random audits of fabrication parts to verify standards are met
- Maintaining calibration schedules and documentation for inspection tools
- Keeping supervisors informed of key developments and collaborating across teams to drive solutions
✅ What We’re Looking For
We want someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about quality. Here’s what will help you succeed:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with data entry and general office administration
- Ability to use measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, micrometer, plug gauges)
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate impact on the company
- Experience analyzing processes and suggesting improvements
- Clear communication skills (written and verbal) with colleagues, suppliers, and customers
- Ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership when needed
- Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
- Alignment with Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies
💪 Physical Requirements
This role is hands-on and requires:
- Frequent lifting of 25–50 lbs; occasional lifting of 50–75 lbs with assistance
- Standing for extended periods (up to 10 hours per day)
- Regular use of hands, wrists, and arms for handling tools and materials
- Occasional walking, reaching, and other physical activity
- Vision abilities including close, distant, and adjustable focus
🎯 Why Join Us?
At Northern Tool + Equipment, quality isn’t just a standard — it’s our promise. As part of our team, you’ll:
- Play a key role in delivering products customers trust
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive environment
- Have opportunities to grow your skills and career in manufacturing and quality assurance
- Contribute to a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- The pay range for this role is $23/hour - $29/hour, depending on qualifications and experience
