Quality Technician

The Lincoln, NE facility is looking for a Quality Control Technician for 2nd shift. The quality technician contributes to the quality of processes and products by performing audits, inspections, and testing. Provides production expertise to resolve quality issues within the production operation, taking corrective action to rectify nonconformance issues. Reports quality issue data and ensures the quality management system is adhered to at all stages. Inspects and tests incoming parts from supply chain companies, performs first article inspection, calibrates tools and gauges, analyzes customer returns, controls documents, and assists with disposition of nonconforming product.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Verify that established quality and production processes are being followed through in-process quality inspections and help administer corrective actions when it is found that the processes are not being followed.
• Develop procedures, work instructions, and forms to support production processes.
• Administer the document control system.
• Review and store production inspection records.
• Assist with production training in soldering and ESD prevention.
• Address issues that arise during production builds. 
• Conduct incoming inspection of purchased parts to ensure conformance to required specifications, address and escalate discrepancies, and maintain records.
• Complete first article inspection and documentation.
• Assist with adherence to the quality management system and ISO Advise all functional areas regarding quality system measurements and procedures.
• Attend and report at regular improvement meetings, contributing to corrective and preventive actions to external and internal quality related concerns.
• Use the calibration system, ensuring all equipment in use has a current calibration. Calibrate torque guns, gauges, instruments, and hand tools.
• Assist with analysis of returned material from customers in accordance with the return material authorization (RMA) process:  identify extent of problems involved, rework/repair as feasible, and record results in detail. 
• Assist with problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor and determine disposition of components and assemblies rejected by Production with a red tag.
• Other duties as assigned or as required to meet customer or business needs. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a manufacturing related discipline
• American Society for Quality, Certified Quality Technician
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to use calipers, indicators, height gauges, optical comparator, etc.
• Demonstrated competency in the use of personal computers and MS Office Suite applications
• Previous manufacturing experience would be advantageous
• Experience of working in Quality Assurance would be advantageous

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

 Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to  If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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