Job Description

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.  

The position: The Research & Development Quality Control Technician inspects actual production components selected at random for welding integrity, material strength, and design continuity, then creates reports of the observations using MS Office productivity software. The QC Technician efforts are to provide our Customers with the best truck-trailer products possible.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepares selected production specimens for destructive and nondestructive quality-control testing. This may include saw cutting, polishing, chemical etching, and photography.
• Interprets the results and creates written documents using MS productivity software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access).
• Files the results for future reference, survey, and analysis.
• Provides these reports to the Testing Manager.
• Assists Test Engineers and Lab Technicians with both destructive and non-destructive testing of the product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Education: High school diploma. Associate degree in technical field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Equivalent work experience.
• Skills: Computer skills with MS Office software are a must.
  • Forklift driving experience.
  • Metal cutting with a Plasma-torch.
  • Metal cutting with a Horizontal Bandsaw.
  • Photography with a digital camera.
  • Must be able to lift 35 lbs 4 times daily.
  • Self-motivated, with Attention to Detail, with Neatness as a Key work ethic.
  • Capable of reading drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.
  • Capable of using engineering measuring tools (measuring tape, micrometers, calipers).
  • Capable of using basic hand tools, band saws, and PPE.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office productivity software.
  • Capable of accepting on-the-job training to keep up with product improvements.
  • Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for timely, high quality work.
  • Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Travel: Minimal to none.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision.

• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation

• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions

• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid holidays and vacation

• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer