What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at MANITOU Group?
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Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. We continue to elevate our success based on a “One United Team” focus that enables our purpose-driven and agile work environment. We pride ourselves in fostering a work-life balance that allows flexibility in people's day-to-day lives. In an era when talent is in-demand, you will find an unwavering commitment to your personal and professional growth.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY CULTURE:
As a worldwide leader in handling, access platforms and earthmoving equipment, Manitou Group’s mission is to improve working conditions, safety and performance throughout the world, while preserving people and their environment. We design, manufacture, distribute and service products and solutions for the material handling, access equipment and compact earthmoving activities that work smarter, safer and reliably while delivering value to our customers. Our high-profile brands include Manitou and Gehl, and we are proud of our network of 1,050 dealers throughout the world. With sales in 140 countries, our team of 4,500 people are committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. We operate in more than 30 global locations to ensure proximity to our customers and services tailored to their needs.
Manitou continues on the forefront of innovation driving the green transition while also streamlining our operations guided by our customer-centric “New Horizons” roadmap. We are committed to providing safety and unique customer experiences worldwide. In sharing the same mission and values, our workforce remains engaged and passionate about what we manufacture and services we provide.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and calibration of all in-house IM&TE (Inspection, Measurement & Test Equipment). The Technician performs inspections as required or as directed by the Quality Engineer or Quality Manager. The technician monitors and audits processes, making recommendations for improvement where identified.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program, including: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k including employer match, tuition reimbursement, community-oriented volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year, and so much more! See for yourself why Forbes ranked Manitou within the top 125 for World’s Best Employers.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. We continue to elevate our success based on a “One United Team” focus that enables our purpose-driven and agile work environment. We pride ourselves in fostering a work-life balance that allows flexibility in people's day-to-day lives. In an era when talent is in-demand, you will find an unwavering commitment to your personal and professional growth.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY CULTURE:
As a worldwide leader in handling, access platforms and earthmoving equipment, Manitou Group’s mission is to improve working conditions, safety and performance throughout the world, while preserving people and their environment. We design, manufacture, distribute and service products and solutions for the material handling, access equipment and compact earthmoving activities that work smarter, safer and reliably while delivering value to our customers. Our high-profile brands include Manitou and Gehl, and we are proud of our network of 1,050 dealers throughout the world. With sales in 140 countries, our team of 4,500 people are committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. We operate in more than 30 global locations to ensure proximity to our customers and services tailored to their needs.
Manitou continues on the forefront of innovation driving the green transition while also streamlining our operations guided by our customer-centric “New Horizons” roadmap. We are committed to providing safety and unique customer experiences worldwide. In sharing the same mission and values, our workforce remains engaged and passionate about what we manufacture and services we provide.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and calibration of all in-house IM&TE (Inspection, Measurement & Test Equipment). The Technician performs inspections as required or as directed by the Quality Engineer or Quality Manager. The technician monitors and audits processes, making recommendations for improvement where identified.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains required equipment and records in the calibration database (Gagetrak & QA Supervisor). These include but are not limited to measuring equipment, inspection fixtures, tooling, maintenance schedules, etc. Tools may include tape measures, protractors, pressure gauges, vibration sensors, thermometers, dial indicators, micrometers, torque wrenches, tachometers, other instruments as required.
- Coordinates the activities of outside Calibration houses. Works with production to coordinate inspection schedules to minimize production down time.
- Perform routine and complex inspections of product, including prototype and experimental, subassemblies and assemblies, and accept or reject the same with designated forms.
- Assists in developing and maintaining Quality Assurance standard procedures and equipment to meet customer specifications and objectives.
- Help operators become familiar with gauging, blueprint reading, etc.
- Set up, program, and operate standard and specialized inspection equipment to include, but not limited to: coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and inspection arms (Romer or Faro arms)
- Perform special inspections or procedures that are assigned by the Quality Engineer. These may include process audits, noise testing, torque wrench calibration, data entry, work instruction creation.
- Other duties to support other teams and facilities as assigned.
- Work independently with a minimum of supervision.
- 1-2 years of experience required. 3-5 years of experience preferred
- Experience with calibration of tools
- Must be able to use Microsoft Office and Google Suite Documents.
- Must be able to learn GageTrak and QA Supervisor.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints including geometric tolerances and weld symbols.
- Must be able to communicate well with all external and internal contacts, must have good interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- This position is located in Madison, South Dakota
- Travel up to 0 %
In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program, including: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k including employer match, tuition reimbursement, community-oriented volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year, and so much more! See for yourself why Forbes ranked Manitou within the top 125 for World’s Best Employers.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
