What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at Marathon Electric – Motors and Generators?
Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.
Marathon Electric is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support our commitment to manufacturing excellence by ensuring products meet rigorous quality standards and customer expectations.
Responsibilities
WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.
WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.
Our business areas are divided as follows.
Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment
This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.
Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)
Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.
Commercial and Appliance Motors
In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others.
Paints and Varnishes
In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.
Marathon Electric is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support our commitment to manufacturing excellence by ensuring products meet rigorous quality standards and customer expectations.
Responsibilities
- Manage QMS Documentation: Draft, review, update, and control the Quality Management System documentation (such as the Quality Manual, Standard Operating Procedures - SOPs, and policies)
- Coordinate External Audits: Act as the primary focal point and guide for external certification bodies and customers during ISO 9001 audits
- Execute Internal Audits: Plan, conduct, and document internal audits across all critical processes and departments
- Manage non-conformities from audits
- Alignment with areas: Establish continuous contact with support areas (Sales, Engineering, PPC, Purchasing) to ensure their specific processes are harmonized with the QMS and meet ISO 9001 standards
- Manage supplier quality communications and ensure credits for non-conforming materials
- Minimum of a two-year associates degree preferably within Quality or Manufacturing
- Understanding of ISO 9001 standards
- Ability to audit and provide written and verbal communication of the findings
- Experience in mechanical measurements
- Proficient using Microsoft 365
- Advanced measure systems, CMM, Laser inspections
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Referral program
WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.
WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.
Our business areas are divided as follows.
Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment
This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.
Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)
Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.
Commercial and Appliance Motors
In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others.
Paints and Varnishes
In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.