Senior Quality Technician , Certified Welding Technician
Lozier · Middlebury, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 70+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Lozier (industrial) in Middlebury, IN. Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- They ask for
- 70+ years · degree preferred · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, Welding
- 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 $51k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 24 live postings that list pay, out of 437 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 22 other live quality postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (70+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 48%
- ✓ Root cause 35%
- FDA / GMP 30%
- ISO 9001 26%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Lozier in Middlebury
3 other open roles at this site · 2 people we found in quality roles at Lozier.
- Quality Engineer II · Quality
- Production Supervisor 2nd Shift · Production · Supervisor
- Manufacturing Engineer III (Controls Technician) · Controls · Senior
Full description from LozierAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position summary
The Senior Quality Technician plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality and manufacturing processes within the organization. This role will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections, tests, and analyses to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The Senior Quality Technician involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, providing leadership and mentorship to junior quality technicians, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – (depending on area of assignment)
- ◆Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
- ◆Conduct detailed inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards and specifications.
- ◆Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- ◆Analyze quality data and generate reports to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.
- ◆Collaborate with cross functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- ◆Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to team members and other staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
- ◆Lead and participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- ◆Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
- ◆Assist in the development and revision of quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- ◆Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues, determining root causes, and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
- ◆Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in quality assurance and control.
- ◆Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
- ◆Ability to work and interact well with others.
Qualifications
Education: Associate degree in quality management, quality assurance, manufacturing, or another related field is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing and/or engineering role within a manufacturing environment, if degreed. Minimum of 9 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing and/or engineering role within a manufacturing environment, if non-degreed. Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required for CWI positions.
Required Skills
- ✓Strong knowledge of quality systems, standards, and methodologies.
- ✓Proficient in the use of quality inspection tools and equipment.
- ✓Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- ✓Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- ✓Experience with quality management software and data analysis tools.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
Certified Weld I
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About lozier
Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build.
For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.
Middlebury Office Hourly/Salary
Want to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.
Benefits and schedule
- •1st shift 5:00am – 3:30pm
- •2nd shift 3:30pm – 2:00am
- •1st shift Weekend Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00am – 6:30pm
- •2nd shift Weekend Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:30pm – 7:00am
- •Company bonus potential.
- •Additional $6000 annually, for second shift pay differential ($230.77 on bi-weekly paycheck).
- •Additional second shift hourly shift differential.
- •PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
- •Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
- •Onsite Health Clinic.
- •401(k) with employer match.
- •Employee Assistance Program.
- •Educational Assistance Program.
- •Career Development Programs.
- •Casual dress.
- •Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
- •Monday thru Thursday schedule, supporting 10 hour shifts.
- •Friday thru Saturday schedule, supporting 12 hour shifts.
Certified Welding Inspector
- •Perform specialized welding inspection activities, including visual and dimensional inspection of welded components.
- •Interpret applicable welding codes, customer specifications, and quality requirements.
- •Make final determinations regarding weld conformance to applicable AWS and customer requirements.
- •Ver ify welding procedures and welder qualifications, as applicable.
- •Identify and document weld discontinuities and nonconformances.
- •Exercise stop-work authority when welding does not meet established quality or customer requirements.
- •Collaborate cross functionally to drive welding-related corrective actions and process improvements.
- •Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians performing welding inspection duties.
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