QA Technician I

All offers of employment by Milwaukee Valve Company, LLC. are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, blood test, physical capabilities test, and background check, all with acceptable results. Applicants are responsible scheduling and completing the required drug screen, blood test, and physical capabilities test within 7 calendar days of offer acceptance. Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for a QA Technician to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 715. The starting wage for this position is $27.10 per hour. *This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus. The first half ($500) is payable after successful completion of the orientation period and the second half ($500) is payable after one year of employment. * The regularly scheduled hours for this position are 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may become a possibility or even required. When working overtime, the regularly scheduled shift is adjusted by 1-2 hours at either the beginning or end of the regularly scheduled shift. Established in 1901, Milwaukee Valve manufactures valves for a variety of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine and the dry bulk hauling industries. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years. Our heritage, our people, and our passion are to be the best, and Milwaukee Valve is proud of its engineering excellence and its employees who take pride and dedication in their work. In return, Milwaukee Valve offers an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and promotional opportunities including Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance options, Flex Spending, 401K with employer match, tuition assistance, paid time off, and shift premiums. For more information, please visit Our Homepage Essential Duties and Responsibilities to which competency will be measured include the following: • Work independently and efficiently in assigned areas. • Read and interpret blueprints/drawings. • Use measuring equipment pertinent to assigned areas. • Able to use Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (PdS only). • Able to perform first and last piece inspections (PdS only). • Knowledge and use of ERP system, MVWorks, Microsoft Office and gage tracking software. • Knowledge and use of KwikTag and other office software, as assigned. • Report Non-conformances and document. • Conduct Tollgate Inspection at Machines and In-Process Inspections. • Retrieve and dispense gages at Gage Room window (PdS only). • Knowledge of calibration of measuring equipment. • Knowledge of product and part numbers. • Maintain cleanliness of work area in a prescribed manner. • Monitor own work to ensure quality. • Good communication and problem solving skills. • Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. • Complete projects in a team environment. • Look for ways to improve efficiency of inspection methods. • Share knowledge with others to promote excellent quality practices. Other duties may be assigned Additional Requirements - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following requirements and competencies: Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance. Quantity - Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Dependability - Follow instructions; responds to management direction; take responsibility for own actions. Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to read J1 letters on the Standard Jaeger's Test chart (or equivalent type test) for near vision. One or both eyes must meet this requirement. Individuals must be able to distinguish between colors. Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Reasoning Ability - Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Other Skills and Abilities - Requires extreme attention to detail. Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.