Quality Technician 1st shift

Job Description:

Quality Technician – Hanover Park, IL

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Quality Technician to join our Hanover Park, IL team. You will report to the site Quality Manager and support the Quality team in the resolution of quality problems and the continuous improvement of product, processes, and the Quality management system. The Quality Technician documents quality levels by performing dimensional, visual, and process auditing of incoming, in-process, and finished material to ensure conformance with the company’s quality standards.

You will:

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection of raw materials, components, and finished goods against blueprints and customer and regulatory requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints and dimensional specifications, and take measurements using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparators, vision measurement systems, and CMM equipment.
• Identify, document, segregate, and control nonconforming material in accordance with site procedures.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and supplier concerns.
• Support PPAP activities, including dimensional layouts and supporting documentation.
• Conduct CTQ (critical-to-quality) and process audits to verify conformance to quality standards and work instructions.
• Verify that measurement equipment is within calibration and that measurements are traceable.
• Follow sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality records using Excel, Word, and the JDE system.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce scrap and cost of poor quality.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, emphasize prevention of hazardous conditions and support established safety programs.

Key Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of experience in a quality inspection or quality technician role
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• ASQ certification a plus
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment preferred

Shift/Hours:

• 1st shift: 8am - 4:30 pm

Compensation:

The hourly pay for this role is: $19.42 - $36.06/hr. DOE. Opportunity for a rate increase after you are proficient in certain skills and have fulfilled training. Actual pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

As part of our comprehensive benefits packages, Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees:

• Paid holidays

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick time

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k)
• Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Caregiver leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.