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Quality Technician

Pratt Industries · Warner Robins, GA

Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at Pratt Industries (industrial) in Warner Robins, GA.

They ask for
degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, EHS / safety
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.

Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 488 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 15 other live quality postings in Georgia.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 38%
  • ✓ Root cause 38%
  • FDA / GMP 25%

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

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

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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    • Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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Full description from Pratt IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

Work safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help hold co-workers responsible for safety related items. Participate in Plant Safety Committee. Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes) Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies. Stop bad quality from leaving the facility to the Customer. Catch it on the front end of manufacturing the product. Strong attention to detail for poor quality; prevent bad quality being sent to customer. Superior time management skills and must be self-driven and self-motivated. Excellent attendance is a must. Must have outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail is must. Ability to solve practical problems: ability to interpret verbal and written instructions. Multi-tasking; ability to work with various challenges and deal with a variety of situations Ability to read, comprehend and interpret operating instructions, training and procedure manuals. Excellent communication skills; able to speak effectively to employees, managers, customers Excellent listening skills; ability to provide positive and corrective feedback Will be very involved in the complaint process for internal and external customers; entering, tracking, receiving complaint issues and resolutions to complaints or root cause analysis Ability to perform process audits Data entry Management and control of documents (safety, training and quality) Control of non-conforming supplier defects and returns Management of sorting and reworks Management of weekly KPI\'s and/or compliances with CAR (corrective action reports). Responsible for PAR (Preventive Acton Reports) Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice. Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Computer literacy. High school graduate or equivalent with related college degree and/or technical courses or associate (two-year) college degree. Minimum of one years of experience in a related field and knowledge of LEAN manufacturing, ISO, Six Sigma preferred, OSHA or Safety related field. LANGUAGE SKILLS Able to read and follow instructions; quality, safety, job packets MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision

requirements

include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Pratt is America\'s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world\'s largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. We provide careers where employees\' needs are met first. At Pratt, you can find pride in your work, benefits built around your life and a culture focused on helping you learn, grow and thrive. BENEFITS Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month. Paid holidays from day one and 401(k) with match at 3 months. Paid vacation at 6 months. Tuition reimbursement at one year. Stability in an organization that has continued to outpace growth of the entire industry. Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, STD, and a HDHP with HSA.

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SUMMARY Responsible for auditing activities associated with quality control specifications and auditing operating procedures. DUTIES AND

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