Quality Technician
Lake Air Products · Little Chute, WI
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- Technician
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- Quality
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- Industrial
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A technician-level quality role at Lake Air Products (industrial) in Little Chute, WI. Maintains a safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Tools it names
- PPAP, Painting / coating
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $47k–$65k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 24 quality technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 24 other live quality postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $47k–$65k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- GD&T 48%
- Team leadership 48%
- SPC 32%
- Machining 28%
- Root cause 24%
- ISO 9001 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Lake Air Products
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Send a short, curious note
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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?
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Full description from Lake Air ProductsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Visually inspect parts for previous damage.
Visually inspect parts and paperwork to ensure prior steps are complete.
Inspect parts after coating is complete as needed.
- ◆Perform all In-Coming & In-Process inspections as directed.
- ◆Perform all 1st piece inspections as required.
- ◆Complete IP inspection audits for operators and inspectors
- ◆Perform PPAP, 1st Article & MQP as directed.
- ◆Respond to RMA’s as directed.
- ◆Perform equipment calibration as directed.
- ◆Provide quality process for production. Make changes necessary for optimal performance.
- ◆Support all inspections and data. OTIFNE (On-Time In-Full No-Errors)
- ◆Track defect data and participate in corrective actions. Complete DMR & CAR as required.
- ◆Resolve internal defects (RNC)
- ◆Participate in MRB resolutions.
- ◆Provide quality process for production. Make changes necessary for optimal performance.
- ◆Comply with ISO & quality system requirements.
Maintains a safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Quality background preferred.
Ability to use standard bench measuring equipment.
Knowledge of inspections & quality control methods.
Navigating a PC with MS windows and MS Office.
Reading blueprints and performing all necessary measurements
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Pay: $23.00 - $28.00/HR
Shift: 5:00am - 3:00pm (Monday - Thursday)
Lake Air Products is seeking a 1st Shift Quality Technician at our Little Chute & Appleton locations.
This is an excellent role if you have experience in Manufacturing Quality Inspection and want to enjoy a 4 Day Workweek!
Who Are We?
Lake Air Products is an Advanced Manufacturer that is proud to live by our Core Values, Customer Focus, Passion for Performance and Right People - Best Teams.
We provide world-class fabricated components and assemblies for a wide range of industries, including:
Power Sports & Automotive
Medical & Life Sciences
Agriculture
Industrial
EV & More!
Lake Air Products Offers Competitive Benefits
4 Day Workweek
Competitive Pay
Full Benefits Package
401K with employer match
Paid Time Off/Holiday Pay
Gym Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement