Quality Technician – Machining & Metallurgy at Poclain

Sturtevant, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Metallurgical analysis, Sample preparation, Incoming inspection, Dimensional verification, Machining quality support, Calipers, Micrometers, Height gauges, Technical drawing interpretation, Quality documentation, Nonconforming material identification, Precision measurement, Laboratory equipment maintenance, First article inspection, Production validation

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Quality Technician – Machining & Metallurgy If you enjoy hands-on work, precision measurement, and supporting world-class manufacturing, Poclain Hydraulics is looking for a Quality Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring product quality by preparing metallurgical samples, inspecting incoming materials, and supporting machining operations with critical quality verification. This position supports metallurgical testing, incoming inspection, and machining quality activities within our production environment. The role helps ensure that materials, components, and finished parts meet the high quality standards our customers expect. WHAT YOU’LL DO METALLURGY LABORATORY SUPPORT * Prepare and cut material samples for metallurgical analysis * Perform sample preparation including mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching * Label, document, and track samples through the evaluation process * Assist laboratory personnel with metallurgical inspections and testing * Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory equipment and work areas INCOMING INSPECTION * Perform inspection of incoming materials and components according to quality procedures * Verify dimensional, visual, and documentation requirements for purchased materials * Record inspection results and maintain inspection documentation * Identify nonconforming materials and initiate containment procedures * Assist with supplier quality investigations when issues arise MACHINING QUALITY SUPPORT * Assist machining operations with in-process inspections and dimensional verification * Use inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and measuring instruments * Support first article inspections and production validation activities * Assist with containment activities related to machining quality issues * Maintain proper documentation and traceability of inspection results TOOLS & EQUIPMENT YOU’LL USE * Metallurgical cutting saws * Grinding and polishing equipment * Calipers, micrometers, and height gauges * Optical inspection equipment * Inspection fixtures and gauges * Quality documentation and data systems WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE * 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, or laboratory environments preferred SKILLS & COMPETENCIES * Strong attention to detail * Ability to follow standardized procedures and inspection plans * Basic understanding of manufacturing and machining processes * Ability to read technical drawings and specifications preferred * Strong organizational and documentation skills * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams ABOUT POCLAIN HYDRAULICS Poclain Hydraulics designs and manufactures innovative hydraulic systems used in equipment around the world. Our Yorkville facility is a key manufacturing site where precision, quality, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. Joining Poclain means becoming part of a team committed to engineering excellence, product quality, and continuous improvement in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

The Quality Technician will prepare metallurgical samples and perform incoming material inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards. Additionally, the role supports machining operations through dimensional verification and the maintenance of accurate inspection documentation.