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Quality Technician

NORD Gear Corporation
Waunakee, WI Intern
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
Brief Description

The Quality Technician will be responsible for maintaining the highest level of quality within the organization. They will work with all levels of the organization to ensure ISO 9000 standards and procedures are exceeded as well as ensuring the quality systems are functioning effectively. They will work with supervisors and managers to find short-term containment methods and long-term root cause solutions to quality issues discovered internally and externally, along with making sure all preventative measures are implemented.

Description

  • Develop and modify written work instructions and training materials using MS Word or other software
  • Perform and document final inspections of finished product in production.
  • Verify finished product meets applicable drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements before release.
  • Identify, document, label, and segregate nonconforming product found during inspection
  • Containment, evaluation, and disposition of nonconforming product.
  • Work with supervisors to investigate quality issues and support root cause analysis for Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and Quality Notifications.
  • Assist in defining and implementing corrective actions; follow up on assigned actions and verify effectiveness, as directed.
  • Maintain accurate inspection, nonconformance, and corrective-action records in SAP and applicable quality systems.
  • Communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly with supervisors and other relevant personnel.
  • Assist supervisors in implementing or modifying processes to improve quality and prevent recurrence.
  • Participate in the NORD audit program and assist with action lists and follow-up as assigned.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: 1-year experience working in a warehouse environment or equivalent.

Skills and Key Attributes: Forklift and SAP experience preferred. Good organizational and math skills, familiarity using a computer, good communication skills, be self-motivated, and have the ability to work well within a team environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand on feet and move around for up to 10-12 hours per day.

Schedule: Enjoy a consistent 4-day workweek with a 3-day weekend! This position works Monday through Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

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