Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician
Location: N25 W23040 Paul Road, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Competitive Compensation

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The Dixon Group is looking for a Quality Control Technician to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for in-process audits in production, inspecting and approving incoming materials, and managing calibration of gauges. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in precision and has a strong background in inspection, measurement, and metrology.


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What You'll Do:

• Develops incoming and in process inspection plans
• Creates inspection reports and initiates a material review board (MRB) if parts are not in compliance with drawing
• Supports engineering by designing and producing test and inspection fixtures
• Receives incoming product and ensures product compliance and integrity
• Is involved in investigations and corrective actions for defects and customer complaints
• Initiates cost reduction activities to minimize waste, scrap, and rework, which will directly reduce the business unit's cost of poor quality (COPQ)
• Continual improvement agent for the business
• Maintain and manage quality control instruments and testing equipment
• Ensure compliance with the QMS by providing training and conducting audits
• Use the DDS (ERP System) to receive and document inventory
• Inspect products using CMM, Vision System, Calipers, Micrometers and other equipment as needed
• Perform statistical analysis studies on parts for incoming and PPAP needs
• Help develop the QA team into a world class department
• Develop and maintain adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures
• Perform internal and external quality audits.

What We're Looking For:

• Associates Degree, technical certification or equivalent manufacturing quality experience may be considered
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• CAD software certificate such as; CSWA (SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate Certificate) or CSWP (SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional Certificate)
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications using GD&T standards
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude for fitting and assembling parts for functional testing
• Proficient in software tools including Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, CAM, and PDM systems
• Ability to adapt to new platforms as needed
• Ability to use a CMM, Visions system and all other measurement tools

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.


Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.
The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.
The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)

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