Quality Technician (Operational Excellence)

Job DetailsJob Location: Morton North - Morton, IL 61550Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $22.00 - $28.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Less than 10%Integrity In Action We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. Focused on Team Success We achieve company goals through camaraderie and serving together. Driven to Deliver We fulfill our commitments with exceptional effort. Consistent Progress We are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of our people and processes. Professional Authenticity We bring excellence using our individuality. Position Summary Morton Industries, LLC is adding a Quality Technician – Operational Excellence to support Destination 2030 alongside the Quality Engineer – Operational Excellence role. This is a net-new position dedicated to Operational Excellence activities across the full arc of the strategy, rather than a single facility or objective. The Quality Technician executes standardized defect data collection, facilitates and documents monthly Quality Circle sessions, and validates error-proofing solutions on the floor — the hands-on, on-the-ground counterpart to the Quality Engineer's design and root-cause work. Together, the two roles turn Destination 2030's Reduced Defects objective into daily shop-floor practice, while also feeding data discipline that benefits On-Time Delivery and building capability under Employee Development. Key Responsibilities Execute standardized defect data entry and conduct routine data audits across assigned production lines to keep Epicor Quality module records accurate and complete Facilitate and document monthly Quality Circle working sessions, capturing root-cause findings, countermeasures, and action items Support in-process checks and validate that error-proofing (poka-yoke) devices are functioning as designed on the shop floor Feed defect and Quality Circle outcomes into the facility's Quality Dashboard and the quarterly company-wide scorecard Assist the Quality Engineer in piloting and validating new error-proofing solutions before facility-wide rollout Maintain visual management boards and shift-floor communication of quality metrics Assist in training operators on standardized work instructions and new inspection procedures Travel periodically across MNO, MSO, MTN, MTX, MEP, and MDAL to support Quality Circle facilitation and defect-data standardization (estimated 15–25%) Required Qualifications & Skills Education High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt a plus Experience 2–4 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or production environment, preferably within welding, machining, or metal fabrication Hands-on experience with inspection equipment and basic root-cause tools (5-Why, fishbone diagrams) Experience with ERP-based quality or non-conformance data entry; Epicor experience a plus Prior experience supporting or participating in Quality Circles, Kaizen events, or similar continuous-improvement activities a plus Technical Skills Basic blueprint/print reading and familiarity with GD&T fundamentals Comfortable with data entry and basic reporting in Epicor and Microsoft Office suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Working understanding of common defect types in machining, welding, and fabrication processes Familiarity with visual management and 5S practices Soft Skills Comfortable facilitating group discussions among operators, technicians, and supervisors Clear, organized note-taking and documentation habits Detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership over data accuracy and completeness Team-oriented, approachable, and effective at building trust on the shop floor Self-directed and reliable working across multiple lines or facilities with minimal supervision Work Environment & Physical Requirements Primarily based at an assigned Central Illinois facility, with continuous, sustained presence on the production floor (safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE required per site policy) Periodic travel (estimated 15–25%) to other Morton Industries facilities (MNO, MSO, MTN, MTX, MEP, MDAL) Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move through production areas for extended periods; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs QualificationsPREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High School degree or equivalent   ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS High level of proficiency using spreadsheet applications such as Excel, including the use of pivot Attendance In order to perform this job the employee must meet all Company attendance requirements. Safety The ability to continuously practice safe habits in the workplace while following all policies and procedures related to health and safety   Morton Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or as a qualified individual with a disability. Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.