About this role
GWD Quality Technician 1
The Repair/Recon Quality Technician 1 is responsible for following procedures to ensure part and material conformance per specifications utilizing safety standards as required. The Repair/Recon Quality Technician will demonstrate expert knowledge in multiple disciplines including but not limited to Auditing, Warranty Analysis, and Tool Repair process.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate lab equipment, tools, presses and gauges properly, following all safety requirements in the work area
- Manage quality collections and ensure all tools are collected correctly and efficiently
- Ensure quality areas are clean and meet 5s standards
- Manage recordkeeping and update records on system, maintain receiving files and records
- Perform workplace audits with documented results
- Perform fixture audits to ensure facility is adequately stocked
- Daily inspect all quality scrap repair parts from tech benches
- Maintain quality collection list (collect, box, ship, track, etc.)
- Control scrapped or rejected parts until disposition is determined
- Prepare batteries for recycling once they have been evaluated
- Evaluate failed batteries and track data for Quality team
- Provide floor support for technicians experiencing quality issues
- Perform and track RBR tool functional reviews
- Take appropriate corrective action for continuous quality improvement and customer satisfaction
- Know and practice the 5 S’s for industrial housekeeping
- Test, Inspect, and identify Milwaukee Tool products that do not adhere to Quality standards
- Ability to Identify symptoms of broken or non-conforming parts and investigate root cause.
- Troubleshoot issues mechanical in nature to help identify root causes
- Collect and communicate data through a variety of software and user interfaces including MS Excel, Quality Management (HQMS) and other Database data entry.
- Proficient at reading, comprehending, and executing actions of work instructions.
- Understand and utilize Technical Problem-Solving methods to work through problems or issues.
- Perform support activities of the Quality/Reliability team as needed
Physical Demands
- Repetitive motion
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
Education and Experience and Requirements
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High School or GED diploma required
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Associate’s Degree with a technical focus (CAD, Construction Mgmt., Eng. Tech, etc.) preferred
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Technical certification is preferred
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Quality assurance or quality control experience required
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Vendor/supplier relations experience helpful
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Computer experience required
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Experience using SPC techniques helpful
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Excellent organizational skills required
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Ability to perform work per instructions in a timely manner and with limited supervision
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Able to react to change effectively, handle other tasks and shifts as assigned
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Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
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About Us
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Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions.
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Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI)
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For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please visit Milwaukee Tool.
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