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Quality Control Technician (2nd Shift)

Emerson · Marshalltown, IA

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Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at Emerson (industrial) in Marshalltown, IA. AS QUALITY CONTROLS TECHNICIAN YOU WILL.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
TPM, Kanban, GD&T, Automation, Machining
Openings
2 with this title at this site

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.

Median of the low and high ends of 26 live postings that list pay, out of 528 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Iowa plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 14 other live quality postings in Iowa.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 67%
  • Root cause 27%
  • SPC 27%
  • FDA / GMP 27%
  • ✓ GD&T 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Kanban, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Training program

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Emerson

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
    • How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

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This plant: Emerson in Marshalltown

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Full description from EmersonAs posted on their careers site.Show

Required education, experience & skills

  • ✓Must be able to read and comprehend procedures and processing documentation.
  • ✓Capable of writing legibly when filling out required documentation
  • ✓Perform average calculations and interpret part drawings.

Preferred education, experience & skills

  • ✓Understand and relate proper measurement techniques and sequences as well as working knowledge of reading and interpretation of Geometrically Dimensioned Drawings (GD&T).
  • ✓Experience performing inspection methods
  • ✓Solid computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and MS Outlook.
  • ✓Strong attention to detail with excellent oral and written communication skills.
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As quality controls technician you will

  • •Accomplish specific goals to address Safety, Delivery, Quality, Cost of Operations, and Training.
  • •Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment in accord with company policies.
  • •Produce quality products and eliminate the cost of non-conformance.
  • •Continuously improve performance by implementing lean initiatives such as waste elimination, kanbans , pull production, continuous flow, 6-S and TPM.
  • •Troubleshoot problems in the product and resolve product and manufacturing process problems as needed, utilizing resources (Engineering, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Marketing, etc.) as necessary.
  • •Cross-train on other jobs to prevent lapses in production flow. This includes machining, assembly, deburring, stockroom, trucking, inspection, etc.
  • •Obtain and maintain all required certifications including qualification and testing in accordance with FMP2J1.
  • •Perform other job assignments as needed to maintain efficient operation or as supervisory personnel direct.

Purpose

Producing products in accordance with Fisher Quality Standards and to strive for continuous improvement in operating as a profitable, effective, safety-conscious business to satisfy customers.

Why emerson

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .

About emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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