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3rd Shift, Quality Assurance Technician

Cherne Industries
Shakopee, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026
2300 Vierling Drive West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 United States of America Why Oatey? Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo. At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter? - Position Summary Ensures the quality of all processes, procedures, materials, processes rework and finished products. Also performs scheduled tasks as support for environmental and safety functions with additional responsibilities as assigned. Position Responsibilities Conduct daily quality inspections in all departments to audit the following: Procedure compliance/documentation with ISO9001 quality systems. In-process quality inspections, using established procedures. Incoming inspection, including first piece inspection, verification of Supplier’s Certificates of Analysis, etc. Validation of product quality conformance to specifications. Complete ongoing Reliability Testing to ensure current products continue to meet product performance and/or formulation specs. Provide disposition and segregation of rejected materials and/or products. Summarize data and provide appropriate reports. Maintains rework inventory. Provides samples and sample data. Maintain calibration/verification records for all lab testing instrumentation and hand-held devices. Prepare test pipes (go-no go Gauges) for fit testing. Supply manufacturing with calibrated measuring and test equipment. Provide organizational quality support by assisting with problem resolution on the shop floor which includes gathering information on any quality-related issues, conducting root cause analysis and providing resolution for non-conformities. Participate in manufacturing CIP meetings as the QA representative and in ongoing quality training of manufacturing and QA staff. Maintain good housekeeping in lab, office and storage areas. Maintain and keep organized all QA files and documentation for easy reference and ISO9001 documentation compliance. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Experience Good communication and organizational skills. Computer literacy with Microsoft Office software applications. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Basic understanding of quality concepts including variation, process control and root cause analysis. Cooperative attitude toward co-workers and supervisors. Knowledge of various equipment used in a laboratory (Fill machines, pallet jack, box knife, batch gun, mix tanks, drum mover, microscope, viscometer, Gas Chromatograph, and computer). Education and Certification High School Diploma required. Associate’s Degree in a business, engineering or scientific course of study or equivalent experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred. Compensation Range for the Position: $18.64 - $24.24 - $29.83 USD Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent. Oatey Total Rewards Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave Tuition reimbursement A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support. Equal Opportunity Employer The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams Oatey is committed to a safe and transparent hiring process. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiting communications. How to recognize official Oatey communication: Emails will come from @oatey.com or oatey@myworkday.com We do not use unofficial or misspelled domains What Oatey will never do: Ask for payment or fees at any stage Request sensitive personal or financial information early in the process Make a job offer without interviews If something seems suspicious, do not engage. Instead, verify roles through our careers site and please make us aware by contacting recruiting@oatey.com. WORKING AT OATEY We value our associates and provide opportunities for growth. Oatey is a collaborative, diverse workplace attracting the brightest minds and creative thinkers in our industry. We constantly challenge associates to come up with new ideas and reward them for their efforts. As a result, many of our associates choose to stay and build long term careers at Oatey. http://oatey.com/careers

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