Freeport, Illinois, USA
105 days ago
Defect Quality Technician

Responsible for performing inspections, troubleshooting press setups, and supporting quality assurance processes in a manufacturing environment.

Job Requirements:

Associates degree preferred or equivalent education, experience, and training

Three (3) years of technical training and quality auditing/inspection experience preferred

Manufacturing experience preferred

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to interpret and write from technical or functional specifications

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with tire building and curing processes

Understanding of scrap classification and repair methods

Knowledge of DOT test wheel operations

Job Responsibilities:

Identify, cut, and enter cured scrap into records

Classify and repair defective tires

Perform “first piece” checks during mold start-ups

Troubleshoot press setups for shaping and closing cycle accuracy

Double-check and provide training to press loaders

Analyze scrap causes using press chart data and root cause analysis

Write and distribute temporary specifications as needed

Create serial tins for unscheduled mold changes

Monitor overnight DOT testing on the test wheel

Communicate findings and quality issues to technical and production teams

Track serial changes and complete weekly press shaping checks

Execute additional duties as assigned within the department



Pay Details: $38,000.00 to $45,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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