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)

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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.