Quality Technician

Inside the Role

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Innovative products begin with talented, highly motivated individuals. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest and most diverse company in the North American commercial vehicle market, invites you to join our dynamic team. When you work for a Daimler company, you join a global network of over 250,000 dedicated employees on six continents who share your passion. Be a part of a world-class team who keep the world moving through the manufacturing of Heavy Duty trucks.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

This position offers: 

·         Starting pay of $27.60/hr. up to top pay of $38.95/hr.*  

·         Quarterly gainsharing bonus potential 

*additional shift differential for off-shifts 

  

Benefits include: 401k includes up to 8% match and non-elective contribution, full coverage benefit plan options, starting at 4 weeks paid vacation, 8-10 calendar holidays, paid sick/disability leave (including sick days), 8 weeks paid paternal leave, employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs, and tuition assistance. 

What You Drive at DTNA 

RESUME IS REQUIRED

General Purpose of the Position:

Responsible for coordinating Quality Assurance activities with the focus on ISO9000 system components.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage gage calibration database
• Communicate with suppliers and customers in an accurately and timely manner
• Flexibility to work on off shift hours for training / gage issues
• Understanding of purchasing system and requirements for purchasing items
• Understanding of the current ISO9001 Quality System
• Maintain gage calibration certifications and assure that data on certifications is correct and readily available
• Perform Internal Systems Audits
• Participate as a member of the Quality Management Team
• Ability to write work instructions for gage calibration system
• Ability to do basic gage calibration (torque wrenches, torque controllers, pressure gages, height gages, calipers, micrometers, and load cells)
• Ability to monitor, collect, and process various types of data to assist in measuring of systems, processes, or product
• Work with hourly auditors and team members on day-to-day quality issues, update relevant quality charts and metrics
• Responsible for qualification of calibration masters
• Complete quality-related documentation for nonconforming material, quality alerts, corrective actions, customer approval (PPAP), etc.
• Initiate PFMEA’s and control plans for new projects, maintain revisions as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Two Year Technical Degree
• Years of Experience: 2-5 years in a manufacturing environment in leu of degree
• Other Qualifications:

• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of how to use calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and height gages
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with both hourly and salaried personnel
• Basic organizational skills
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access
• ISO Internal Auditor Training

• Physical Requirements:

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Always (91-100%)
  • Use of Hands
• Frequently (61-90%)
  • Sitting
  • Pincer grip with tools (ex: nippers)
  • Pincer grip with thumb/finger
  • Twisting lower arm
  • Turning of wrist (left/right)
  • Bending of wrist (up/down)
• Sometimes (31-60%)
  • Standing
  • Grip with fist (ex: tools)
  • Reaching out in front
  • Reaching below the waist
• Rarely (1-30%)
  • Standing bent over (ex; looking down at bench)
  • Standing looking up (ex: monitor too high)
  • Squatting
  • Sitting bent over (ex: looking down at bench)
  • Sitting looking up (ex: monitor too high)
  • Using heel of hand to push
  • Reaching above shoulders
  • Use of pushing motion (ex: cart)
  • Use of pulling motion (ex: pallet jack)

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Hibbing, MN US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.