Quality Technician

Job overview

The Quality Technician works onsite in Dayton, TN. Pay is $23.50 per hour. The role supports quality assurance on the Nokian Tyres production floor, covering mixing, components, and finishing. The technician checks that procedures and product standards are followed, investigates waste and defects, and documents findings. By identifying root causes and sharing lessons with operators and factory personnel, the role supports product conformance and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary quality assurance floor contact
• ensure quality procedures are followed and products meet customer expectations and standards
• eliminate and analyze waste across mixing, components, and finishing
• compile reports for supervisors and factory personnel
• develop One Point Lessons with quality engineers
• maintain records and enter data in production control systems
• identify production defects and develop prevention methods.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

quality technician

dayton tn

nokian tyres

manufacturing quality

quality assurance

root cause analysis

waste reduction

one point lessons

production floor

$23.50 per hour

no visa sponsorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) eligible after one month with 100% matching on the first 6%
• employee assistance program
• employee discount
• life and disability insurance
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• onsite fitness facility
• fitness reimbursement
• quarterly incentive bonus
• profit sharing.

Why this role

Pay is $23.50 per hour; high school diploma or GED required; technical associate degree preferred or equivalent experience; two years of related experience required; Lean Principles and Oracle experience preferred; no visa sponsorship.

About the employer

Nokian Tyres is hiring for this role. Industry: Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading). Sector: 32.