Job Description

Job description

Join Our Team as a Die Shop/Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift

At Rea Magnet Wire, we don’t just produce magnet wire – we are POWERING WHAT'S NEXT. If you’re experienced in supporting operations by combining die shop technical expertise with quality assurance to maintain production flow, we want you on our team! ⚡️

Ready to take the next step?

Start Pay:

• $24.00/hour 
• $25.00/hour at 90 days 
• $26.00/hour at 1 year 

Function:

Supports operations by combining die shop technical expertise with quality assurance responsibilities to maintain production flow, product conformity, and continuous improvement.

Main responsibilities:

• Die Shop and Process Support
• Quality Assurance
• Safety Promotion

Duties and Responsibilities:

Die Shop & Process Support

• Retrieve, clean, inspect, and prepare tooling to and from the production floor.
• Provide conform die and tooling assemblies for scheduled changeovers.
• Maintain inventory levels of conform dies, polymer tooling, spare components, and related tooling.
• Perform quality inspection of conform dies, polymer tooling components, and incoming tooling/products.
• Monitor tooling condition, wear, and performance and recommend repair or replacement as needed.
• Support tooling trials, qualifications, and process validations.
• Analyze process and tooling performance and recommend improvements.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement and tooling optimization projects.
• Provide technical and process training to operations and support personnel.
• Perform other tooling- or process-related duties as assigned.

Quality Assurance

• Maintain and calibrate inspection and test equipment.
• Test product per required standards using approved methods and equipment.
• Perform process audits, product audits, and work instruction/process sheet audits for conformity.
• Process, document, and disposition of material in the Material Review Area.
• Provide proactive quality and technical support to operations.
• Conduct conformance testing and process validation activities.
• Work cross-functionally with Scheduling, Customer Service, Operations, Engineering, and Distribution.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit‑ready quality lab and work area.
• Support internal and external quality requirements, including customer, regulatory, and IATF requirements as applicable.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Vet/Disability Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 1st Shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing and tooling processes 
• Experience in a production, die shop, quality, or laboratory environment 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct inspections, testing, and audits 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) 
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions 
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with all levels of the organization 
• Ability to operate forklifts, hand trucks, hoists (certification preferred or ability to obtain)

Qualifications Desired:

• Associate’s degree or technical certification from accredited college and/or university
• Five (5) years of manufacturing process experience 
• Process engineering or technical background 
• Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt or ability to obtain
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician and/or ASQ Certified Calibration Technician 
• Understanding of IATF and automotive quality requirements 
• Experience with quality testing equipment (e.g., laser mic, dielectric tester, elongation testers, etc.)

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; reach above and below chest level; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects; tools or controls; reach with arms; talk and hear. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be exposed to chemical, non-toxic fumes, or dust. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

• Work Environment:  Incumbent will occasionally be exposed to Cold Temperatures <65 degrees and Heat >80 degrees. The environment is well lit; the noise level is often minimal, but incumbent may be exposed to higher than 85 decibels.