What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at Arctic Compressor?
Quality Control Technician
Who We Are
Arctic Compressor is a fast-growing, family-owned manufacturing company based in Superior, Wisconsin. We take pride in building high-pressure breathing air compressors, containment fill stations, and related equipment that meet the highest standards. Our team is resourceful, passionate, and ambitious, always pushing for innovation and drive towards continuous improvement.
If you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, this role might be perfect for you.
What You’ll Do
As a Quality Control Technician, you’ll be the last line of defense ensuring our products meet both our rigorous standards and customer expectations. You’ll perform end-of-line inspections, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with the production team to maintain exceptional quality.
You’ll:
- Work independently to perform thorough end-of-line inspections and testing on all Arctic products, ensuring compliance with, and proper execution of, our quality standards.
- Accept or reject products based on sound reasoning, communicating effectively with the production team and supporting departments.
- Identify and problem-solve product or part issues that do not meet quality standards, applying innovative thinking when necessary.
- Assist with first article and routine incoming quality inspections of raw materials and components to ensure compliance with speed and efficiency.
- Record, organize, and report data findings for regularly scheduled quality meetings to drive continuous improvement.
- Interpret drawings and specifications to ensure the results we receive are at the quality standards we've set.
- Assist with implementing and maintaining various certifications.
- Recommend necessary adjustments and/or improvements to production processes for optimized efficiency and effectiveness.
- Be able to draft Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) when opportunities for improvement arise.
- Support resolution of customer, manufacturing, quality, and technical issues in collaboration with other departments as a quality expert.
- Use tools and equipment such as hand tools, power tools, lifting devices, micrometers, dial calipers, multimeters, and more.
- Take the initiative during downtime to assist in other departments such as Warehousing and Shipping, including assembling shipping crates, preparing items for shipment, and handling in
What You Bring
- At least 1 year of experience in quality control or manufacturing (or equivalent experience/training).
- A hands-on approach, comfortable using tools like micrometers, calipers, torque wrenches and multimeters.
- The ability to think critically and make sound decisions about product quality.
- Experience with PDM systems, ERP/MRP software, and Google Suits is a plus.
- A self-starter mindset, ready to take initiative and own your work.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay – $24.00/hr
- Great Hours – Monday-Thursday (7:00 AM - 4:30 PM) & Friday (7:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
- Strong Benefits – Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with profit sharing
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Opportunities for Growth in a fast-moving company
- A Team That Values Ambition, Innovation, and Results
If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, take initiative, and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
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