Quality Assurance Specialist

1 week ago


Owatonna, Minnesota, United States Life Fitness Full time
About the Opportunity

Life Fitness is a global leader in the fitness industry, dedicated to providing innovative solutions that empower people to lead active and healthy lives. As a Quality Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality and productivity in our manufacturing processes.

Job Purpose

The Quality Technician evaluates and reports product conformance relative to established quality standards, maintaining a high degree of quality and productivity. This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a basic understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.

Essential Job Functions
  • Maintain a high awareness of personal safety at all times, keeping work in a neat and orderly manner.
  • Verify that product features match requirements defined on work orders, drawings, and/or work instructions.
  • Visually inspect product to ensure manufacturing standards are met.
  • Functionally test product to ensure proper operation.
  • Ensure appropriate safety, regulatory, and other labels are applied and straight.
  • Complete inspection records for each product inspected, document, and communicate findings to appropriate personnel.
  • Using applicable inspection procedures, inspect internal/external product for conformance to Engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Read and interpret drawings and specifications to ensure product quality.
  • Understand various production processes to ensure the highest degree of product quality.
  • Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and repaired as necessary.
  • Maintain records of data pertaining to quality defect causes and solutions to be used in the resolution of future production problems.
  • Investigate sources and causes of inferior materials and products, both finished and in-process, and discuss with appropriate managers.
  • Inspect fixtures from the Tool Room for quality and reliability.
  • Conduct and report on incoming, in-process, and final audits.
  • Troubleshoot and determine root cause for non-conforming product.
  • Notify lead person or supervisor of any problems with procedures or equipment to maintain the highest degree of quality, inventory accuracy, and productivity.
  • Assist in SPC (Statistical Process Control) projects.
  • Assist in developing and implementing quality programs and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills Needed
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 1-2 years of directly related experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Basic understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Knowledge of basic measuring instruments.
  • Detail-oriented.
Equipment Used

Coordinate measuring machine, precision measuring equipment, general inspection measuring tools, standard hand tools.

Working Conditions

This role will be working primarily on the production floor in a hands-on environment. Work area can be excessively noisy. Must be able to lift 35lbs. and occasionally lift 50lbs. with assistance. Work may also involve repetitive motion.

Life Fitness is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.



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