Quality Technician - Production

Tecumseh Products Company · Verona, MS

Level: Technician
Team: Quality
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 3+ years
Certification: Green Belt preferred
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at Tecumseh Products Company (industrial) in Verona, MS. Support in the construction and implementation of Quality Procedures and documents.

They ask for: 3+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
Tools it names: Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause

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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 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

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Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Typical (3+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 42%
✓ Root cause 37%

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

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Tecumseh Products Company in Verona

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Travel Required: Minimal

Position Type: Full Time

Job Description/Summary

QTech will support daily production activities by providing immediate hands-on resolution and/or quality functions as required. As a constant present on the production floor, the QTech is a quality first responder, a proactive assessor as well as an excellent communicator. The QTech is the keeper of the Quality System in practical application, consistently assessing compliance and performance.

Role and

Responsibilities

Provide quality assurance support for manufacturing by performing, but not limited to, the following activities:

· Ensure established quality process is effectively utilized and address deficiencies in compliance or performance.

· Data collection.

· KPI assessment and corrective & preventive measure implementation support.

· Assist manufacturing, process and quality engineering with product/process technical problem-solving as needed.

· Work collaborative with manufacturing, process and quality engineering to address issues.

· Support in the construction and implementation of Quality Procedures and documents.

Requirements

· Proficient with using various measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.

· Ability to read component and/or product drawings.

· Excellent communications and interpersonal relations.

· Excellent analytical skills.

· Proficient with MS Office.

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Reports To: Quality Engineer

Department/Group: Quality

Preferred Skills

· Technician`s/Associate`s Degree.

· 3+ years in a Quality Technician role.

· Demonstrated competencies utilizing Quality tools and methods.

· Proven problem-solving skills utilizing A3 and/or 8D.

· 6 Sigma Green Belt.

· Experience with condensing units, compressors, pumps, electric motors.

Additional Notes

Must be flexible to work within production schedule constraints or as needed.