SUMMARY
The Quality Technician I role is a hands‑on position that requires strong critical‑thinking skills and sound analytical judgment in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The technician performs a broad range of inspection and evaluation activities on cast and machined components, as well as daily foundry sand assessments. Responsibilities also include supporting Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) and Defective Material Report (DMR) processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution. This position is accountable for verifying both the visual and dimensional conformance of products to confirm they meet all customer specifications and quality requirements.
Schedule: 6am-2pm Monday - Friday.
Pay rate for the position starts at $20.80/hr, varying depending on prior experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collect samples of sand from various molding centers for evaluation. Must be willing and able to wear respirator PPE.
Perform battery of prescribed tests on foundry sand to allow higher level analysis to be performed.
Document and communicate results collected during evaluation of sand testing and other processes.
Perform and document material characteristics, i.e. tensile and hardness tests, on test bars provided.
Ensure supplies are stocked for items/area assigned.
Perform visual and/or dimensional inspection of parts utilizing prints, specifications, work instructions etc. to determine compliance with quality specifications.
Inspect commercial casting, vendor supplied and in-house machined or assembled product to determine compliance with quality specifications.
Periodic checking of gauging equipment as assigned.
Processing of Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) as assigned.
Identify and label discrepant material via the Defective Material Report (DMR) and assist with processing as assigned.
Verify work instructions / processes are being followed.
Assist in completing corrective and preventative actions.
Create and issue customer required certifications, inspection reports, and deviations as needed.
Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
Understand and follow company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Critical Competencies
Language Skills – Ability to communicate effectively and write concise reports for all levels of employees.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions and apply these concepts to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability – Must possess conflict resolution skills and strong analytical skills.
Education and Experience Requirements
HS Diploma/GED or higher
1-3 years related experience or Associates degree in engineering or quality technology or related field, preferred.
Exposure to ISO 9001 preferred
Physical Demand and Work Environment:
Work environment includes regular exposure to noise levels at or above 85 decibels, moving mechanical parts, dust particles, paint or oil products, and vibration. Exposure molten iron & silica while on the production floor. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required to be worn during shift.
Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and moving up to 50 pounds (frequently) and/or up to 70 pounds (occasionally), bending, kneeling, squatting, arm-hand steadiness, finger dexterity, manual dexterity, control precision, near vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
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