Quality Technician - Schulenburg, TX

Job Overview

A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by: 

• Tests and inspects parts and materials to ensure compliance with quality requirements, dimensional tolerances, finish specifications, and other established standards.
• Uses computers, gauges, measuring instruments, templates, and other inspection equipment to perform required tests and measurements.
• Inspects incoming products and materials to verify compliance with company specifications prior to acceptance.
• Inspects parts for cracks, finish, contour, warpage, missing components, dimensional accuracy, and other physical characteristics.
• Records and communicates inspection and testing results accurately and maintains required quality documentation.
• Communicates quality findings to Operators, Leads, and other appropriate personnel and identifies corrective actions needed to address quality concerns.
• Identifies potential quality issues when current processes may result in defects or nonconforming products and communicates recommended preventative actions
• Works collaboratively with Plant Management, Shift Leads, production personnel, and the Corporate Quality team to resolve quality concerns.
• Assists with establishing and maintaining quality control procedures and inspection protocols for parts and materials.
• Reviews returned goods associated with quality failures, evaluates identified defects, and assists in determining appropriate corrective action.
• Physically handles and moves parts as necessary to complete inspections, including lifting parts weighing up to approximately 35 pounds. Uses assistance from coworkers or appropriate lifting equipment for heavier parts.
• Performs additional inspections and testing of equipment, parts, materials, and products as directed.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience performing inspections, testing, or quality-related work in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and interpret inspection and test data.
• Experience handling chemicals and/or previous chemical safety training preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Intermediate math skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate quality concerns and recommended corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with production and quality team members.