2nd Shift Quality Technician
Masterbilt, Inc. · South Bend, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Masterbilt, Inc. (industrial) in South Bend, IN.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, GD&T, ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, CNC
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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
Against 21 other live quality postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- Root cause 36%
- FDA / GMP 32%
- ✓ ISO 9001 27%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, AS9100, CNC, Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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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?
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This plant: Masterbilt, Inc. in South Bend
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Full description from Masterbilt, Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
- ✓Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- ✓Experience: Minimum of 2 years in manufacturing and metrology experience.
- ✓Skills:
- ✓Strong attention to detail and fundamental knowledge of CNC machining/manufacturing principles.
- ✓Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- ✓Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
- ✓Ability to work independently and follow directions closely.
- ✓Certifications: Not applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience with ISO 9001 requirements; familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 13485 is a plus.
Requirements
- ✓This position may involve standing, walking, bending, reaching, and use of hands and fingers.
- ✓Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
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Description
Overall Purpose
The Quality Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of raw materials, purchased components, and production parts throughout the production process. Serving as a representative of the quality department to both internal and external customers, the Quality Technician actively participates in continuous improvement efforts for the quality system. This position is essential for maintaining safety and quality standards, proper documentation, and the maintenance of equipment and gauges to support Masterbilt’s business goals and objectives.
Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes
- •Quality Assurance:
- •Inspect incoming materials and components.
- •Test and inspect parts during and after production to determine product acceptance.
- •Use calipers, micrometers, and manual and digital gauges to ensure conformance with print specifications and established quality standards.
- •Coordinate external calibrations and perform internal calibrations on simple gauges.
- •Interpret part blueprints, material specifications, engineering plans, and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- •Operational Maintenance:
- •Follow existing policies and procedures, reporting any changes or improvements to Leadership.
- •Analyze data and review part history to evaluate the reliability of source information.
- •Resolve testing/inspection problems by checking measuring equipment and communicating issues as appropriate.
- •Verify calibration and perform preventive maintenance on measuring equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, and coordinating repairs as needed.
- •Safety and Professional Development:
- •Adhere to all safety procedures and regulations.
- •Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
Behavioral Competencies
- •Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrates solid collaboration skills, ability to listen and implement ideas, and work effectively with others.
- •Adaptability: Versatile and flexible, able to handle multiple projects and tasks, and adaptable to help the organization grow.
- •Core Values: Exhibits safety-focused behavior, tenacity, hard work, selflessness, teamwork, peaceful coexistence, patience, and perseverance.
Physical
Environmental Conditions & Travel
- •Regular exposure to an office and manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels.
- •Occasional requirement to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, while in manufacturing departments.
Other Information
- •Product Mix: Includes both aerospace and medical components.
Join our team at Masterbilt Inc. and be a part of a dynamic environment where quality and safety are our top priorities.