Quality Technician

The Quality Assurance Inspector supports the manufacturing unit by testing and inspecting products at various stages of the production process including vendor products. This role acts as a critical quality gatekeeper compiling and evaluating statistical data to determine and maintain the elite reliability safety and performance of Kärcher products.

This is how you WOW:

• Drive Quality Success: Measure and perform dimensional checks utilizing defined inspection audit and test protocols to protect our product integrity.

• Data-Driven Excellence: Collect complete and accurate data for report writing record and enter data into systems and update key performance metrics to create actionable trend charts.

• Root Cause & Rework Master: Perform and direct root cause analysis as instructed. Efficiently process all rework which includes testing cleaning repairing and repacking returned equipment.

• Operational Alignment: Perform precise inventory transactions and movements as required in SAP. Help maintain the meticulous calibration of all measuring and testing equipment.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner seamlessly with multiple departments on quality issues maintain compliant work areas and actively participate in safety quality and performance initiatives.

• Systems Standardization: Read understand and maintain strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while helping to write/revise SOPs and implement ISO 9001 procedures.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Academic Foundation: A High School Diploma or GED is required; having some engineering or technical education is highly preferred.

• Relevant Experience: 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience in a related Quality Assurance or technical inspection role.

• Technical & Mechanical Aptitude: Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with a demonstrated ability to identify complex technical and quality issues.

• Toolbox Mastery: Proven capability to safely use hand tools pneumatic tools and precision measuring equipment (calipers micrometers various gauges etc.).

• Blueprint Literacy: The ability to accurately understand and interpret prints wiring diagrams and detailed work instructions.

• Digital Savvy: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (specifically Word and Excel) along with the ability to perform basic transactions in SAP. A foundational understanding of ISO 9001 standards is key.

• Communication & Math Skills: Clear verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to interpret technical data. Strong practical math skills including multiple-digit calculations decimals angles fractions and proportions.

• Floor Mobility: Trained and capable of operating a pallet jack dolly or forklift as required.

Our Kärcher WOW-package:

• Medical Dental and Vision plan

• Paid Holidays (11 per year)

• Flexible PTO for exempt employees / Competitive Paid Time Off

• HSA FSA and 401K matching plans

• Paid sick time as well as short and long-term disability insurance

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

While performing this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk and climb warehouse ladders throughout the shift. You must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. with assistance. The role operates within a Manufacturing Assembly Fabrication and Warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations forklift traffic tool operation and manufacturing equipment noise where proper protective equipment is required.

Kärcher is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran.

So:

Wanna WOW with us Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!

Together towards a clean world.

Nicholas Goldman Talent Acquisition Specialist