Quality Control Technician, 1st Shift - The Toro Company

Department Extrusion or Molding Departments based on your previous experience. Hours 1st Shift Monday - Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Overtime could make hours vary). Wage $18+ per hour. Job Summary The Technician, Quality analyzes diverse quality situations to produce solutions, verifying the quality of a variety of parts, products, and processes. Provides guidance to QA team members in establishing quality control techniques for maintaining and improving the quality of manufacturing operations. Job Duties Set up and implement quality conformance criteria and control charts and monitor adherence to established QA and Toro standards. Assist Engineers and Operations in establishing or changing methods, techniques, or materials for existing or new apparatus for quality control or improvements. Inspect parts or products as required and document and report findings, testing results, and recommendations. Conduct sampling and auditing required to confirm adherence to quality procedures. Chart data gathered from various quality checks for analysis, decisions, and feedback for quality improvements. Monitor quarantined inventory levels and manage physical movement, identification, and material transfers within SAP. Education High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate’s Degree or technical education, equivalency degree preferred. Experience Five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of 3 years using inspection equipment and methodologies within a quality management (QMM) system is required. Fluency in English required. Must know Excel, Access, Word, etc. Skillset Needed Dimensional/smart scope vision system experience. Metrology experience including calipers, micrometers, and other handheld tools. Good verbal and written communication skills. Basic to intermediate competency in MS Office. Decision‑making abilities. Analytical skills to resolve process issues. Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations, remaining focused on the ultimate objective. Work Environment Manufacturing environment without climate control, subject to temperatures similar to the outside environment. Noise levels average 85 decibels; personal protective equipment (including hearing protection) is required. Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and heat‑producing equipment. Physical Demands Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crawl. Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs using proper body mechanics and assistance. Requires close, distance, peripheral, depth, and color vision. Equal Opportunity Employer The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr