Quality Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect welds and components for surface defects such as cracks, incomplete welds, pits, fabrication errors, installation errors and paint flaws during all phases of production.

• Perform inspections on fabricated components, and machined parts.

• Compare finished products to engineering drawings to verify dimensions and specifications.

• Identify, reject, and document non-conforming parts and track quality trends.

• Collaborating with manufacturing engineering, supervisors, and area leads to reduce defects and implementing corrective actions.

• Complete and submit Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for design or process issues.

• Conduct internal audits and assist in audit preparations and follow-ups.

• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives by offering feedback, following workflows, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

• Analyze quality data using tools such as Pareto charts, histograms, MSA, and other statistical methods.

• Lead and verify Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs).

• Provide training and mentorship to employees on quality procedures and best practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of welding processes, mechanical inspection methods, blueprints, and quality standards.

• Visual Acuity: Must be able to identify small weld defects and read fine print and drawings.

• Physical Demands: Ability to bend, kneel, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs., with pushing/pulling requirements up to 100 lbs.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills to communicate with a wide variety of personnel.

• Teamwork: Must be collaborative, dependable, and focused on company goals and customer satisfaction.

• Work Pace and Flexibility: Ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and work overtime when needed.

Safety Compliance: Must adhere to all safety standards, report hazards, and use PPE appropriately.

Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) a Subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of dump bodies and trailers, landscape bodies, platforms, hoists, and truck and trailer equipment and accessories. We are a publicly owned corporation which highlights:

1,000+ distributors and dealers, across North America
11 major brands
Industry-leading technology, management team, and performance
High-quality products including military-spec dump bodies for the US Armed Forces

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquarters in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 662-438-7814. All other applications must be submitted online.

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