What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at AGCO Corporation?
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The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that agricultural equipment components meet the highest standards of quality and reliability by performing inspections, calibrations, and troubleshooting using precision measurement tools and quality systems standards.
Your Impact
You will work with your wonderful AGCO colleagues in Onsite mode from Edgewood, MD.
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!
The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that agricultural equipment components meet the highest standards of quality and reliability by performing inspections, calibrations, and troubleshooting using precision measurement tools and quality systems standards.
Your Impact
- Conduct inspections of mechanical parts and assemblies using tools such as calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM). Perform quality checks throughout the production process to ensure compliance with AGCO standards and ISO 9001 requirements.
- Support calibration activities for measurement instruments and maintain records.
- Document non-conformances and assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes. Assist in quality programming and setup for inspection of equipment and software.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, and quality metrics. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aligned with departmental KPIs.
- Associate’s degree (nice to have) in manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
- 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality assurance role preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Familiarity with GD&T - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ISO 9001 standards, and precision measuring instruments.
- Experience with CMM, Creo, or similar CAD tools is a plus. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
- Health care and wellness plans
- Dental and vision plans
- Flexible and virtual work options (where available)
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Reimbursement for continuing education
- Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans
You will work with your wonderful AGCO colleagues in Onsite mode from Edgewood, MD.
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!