FORCE America, Inc. is looking to fill an opening for a Quality Technician. Our Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring incoming, in-process and final product meets or exceeds customer expectations. Documentation of quality records to drive continuous improvement.  

Essential Responsibilities: 

Performing final and incoming inspections.Addressing non-conforming product including documentation.Processing vendor returns.Processing quarantine orders.Performs gauge calibration as scheduled.Performs internal audits as scheduled.Performs various other duties as required or directed. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

(High School Diploma or GED required) or equivalent combination of years of experience and education.2 years of relevant work experience, required.Must be detail oriented to provide the highest level of quality.Must be experienced with manufacturing and assembly processes.Must have the ability to read and comprehend blueprints.Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred.Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation skills preferred.Strong sense of urgency and ability to multi-task or prioritize in order to meet the expectations of the customer preferred.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job hazards are typical of an office environment. 

The majority of the time will be inside conditions with protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Some work is achieved near open bays with no control over weather conditions. 

There are periodic high noise levels and vibration associated with this job. Sources include: engine noise, air compressors, air powered equipment, and other shop noises. Also there is possibly sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent to cause possible hearing loss. There are a variety of physical hazards in which there is danger to life, health, or bodily injury, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving equipment, heavy parts, electrical shock, compressed air and exposure to chemicals. Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work. Air power tools, electric drill, drill press, grinders (both hand and bench), wrenches, torches, welders, a variety of hand tools, mills, and electric cords.  

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Customer contact may result in stressful situations. Must be able to go from phone call to phone call quickly and efficiently. Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Some physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.Must be able to exert up to 70 lbs. of force occasionally (5 times per day) and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently (50 times per day) and up to 25 lbs. of force on a regular basis through the day, depending on work related circumstances. Must be able to lift objects from floor to above shoulder level. Must be able to move objects/parts/tools and equipment from one area to another and one level to another level. This position includes the following physical demands: Reaching – extending and pulling the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while working with various tools as mentioned before. Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, pulling, or otherwise working with hands and arms. Pulling – using arms in such a way as pulling of tools, wrenches, parts, and equipment to complete the job. Fingering – picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling). Feeling – being able to determine objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of finger tips.

Location: 4010 Iowa St., Alexandria, MN 56308

EEO Policy: FORCE America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.