What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician - Entry Level position at Pratt Miller?
About Pratt Miller, An Oshkosh Company
Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
OVERVIEW: Pratt Miller is looking for a qualified candidate for Quality Technician I to perform inspections, reverse engineering, and other metrology operations in support of programs from prototype through low-volume production in an ISO 9001 certified engineering and manufacturing environment. The Quality Technician will work with the manufacturing and engineering teams to provide the data needed to support their job functions and the ability to learn essential functions or skills with guidance from colleagues. Candidates with the right skills and attitude may receive on-the-job training to support their success in the role.
Essential Functions & Skills
Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, the ideal candidate must possess all the following:
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
OVERVIEW: Pratt Miller is looking for a qualified candidate for Quality Technician I to perform inspections, reverse engineering, and other metrology operations in support of programs from prototype through low-volume production in an ISO 9001 certified engineering and manufacturing environment. The Quality Technician will work with the manufacturing and engineering teams to provide the data needed to support their job functions and the ability to learn essential functions or skills with guidance from colleagues. Candidates with the right skills and attitude may receive on-the-job training to support their success in the role.
Essential Functions & Skills
Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Dimensional inspection of parts to engineering drawings and/or CAD models
- Create, compile and maintain inspection records and other required documentation
- Examine incoming parts and documentation to confirm correct specifications are met
- Part numbering and traceability
- Non-destructive testing of parts (Magnaflux and Zyglo)
- Communicate in a professional manner, both verbally and written
- Proficient with Windows based computers and MS software such as Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Able to perform in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- Minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent required
- 0-3 years of work experience in manufacturing or other relevant experience
- Experienced with basic hand measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gages, and height gauges.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes
- Ability to read basic blueprints
- Basic understanding of metrology best practices and gage handling
- Position requires occasional moderate physical activity
- Moving and maneuvering heavy objects may be required at times
- 7:30 AM start time, Monday-Friday
- 40-hour standard work week with overtime paid as worked when required
- Must be flexible with schedule to accommodate fixed deadlines, sometimes working longer hours, Saturdays, and/or Sundays
- Combination of quality lab and manufacturing areas
- Periodic travel may be required between local facilities
- Stress may occur periodically
In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, the ideal candidate must possess all the following:
- Being a team player
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage own workload to meet deadlines
- Be reliable (with reliable mode of transportation)
- Have great attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and pride in their work
- Willingness to learn
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.