Quality Technician

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions in Alachua, FL, is looking for a Quality Technician – Rotary Drills (Greater Gainesville, Florida area).

About Us

Sandvik is a global engineering company with over 42,000 team members worldwide. Our division headquarters in sunny Alachua, FL, is where we design and manufacture world-class rotary drill machines for the global surface mining industry. We offer customer-focused mining solutions centered on our employees’ passion to win, while maintaining a fun and rewarding work environment.

Our Culture

At Sandvik, we’re technology-driven, innovative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive! Our workplace is full of dedicated and passionate team members who directly contribute to our company’s growth and success. We believe that diversity inspires, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together, and celebrating our differences. And it’s our commitments to Safety, Quality, and our People that set us apart here in Alachua.

The Quality Technician ensures that all products meet required quality standards by conducting inspections, identifying defects, writing claims, supporting root cause analysis, and developing corrective and preventive actions. Employees at each level contribute to maintaining and improving quality processes, ensuring compliance with company, engineering, and industry standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. As they progress, they assume increasing responsibilities, ranging from basic inspections to leading investigations, mentoring others, collaborating closely with the manufacturing team to enhance quality standards, and driving process improvements. This position serves as a development step toward a QC Engineer role by fostering leadership skills, rig function expertise, and cross-functional communication skills.

Key responsibilities include:

- Independently perform detailed QG investigations.

- Lead root cause analysis and recommend preventative actions.

- Conducting independent quality investigations and reporting findings.

- Demonstrate a basic understanding and application of advanced metrology tools for precision measurements.

- Develop and document best practices for quality inspection.

- Mentor and train junior employees in inspection techniques and documentation.

- Managing complex delegated quality tasks to completion.

- Engaging in specialized quality inspections, such as function testing, paint evaluation, and shipping inspection. Conduct high-level quality system investigations and process optimization.

- Perform Test Pad functional testing and validation of products.

- Lead cross-functional quality improvement projects.

- Drive initiatives for continuous improvement in manufacturing quality.

- Document and analyze production and supplier quality issues.

- Conduct investigative work to identify the responsible parties for quality concerns.

- Assist in corrective and containment actions based on findings.

- Support production teams by guiding quality expectations.

- Perform basic inspections using advanced metrology equipment (e.g., Faro Arm, laser scanning, precision gauges).

Your Profile

- Entry level

- Typically, 0-1 years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, or inspection. Exposure to basic inspection tools, print reading, and quality documentation is beneficial.

- Intermediate

- Typically, 1-3 years of experience with intermediate inspection techniques, process verification, and quality tools.

- Advanced

- Typically, 3-5 years of experience with advanced root cause analysis, corrective actions, and specialized quality inspections. Prior experience mentoring junior employees is required.

- Expert

- Typically, 5+ years of experience leading complex quality investigations, implementing process improvements, and managing high-level quality initiatives. Experience with functional testing, cross-functional projects, and advanced metrology tools is expected.

- An associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

- Equivalent hands-on experience in a quality control or inspection role may be considered as a substitute for formal education.

- Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or equivalent industry certification is needed for advanced levels.

- ISO 9001 or Six Sigma training is a plus.

- Experience with Faro Arm, CMM, laser scanning, and precision measurement equipment is beneficial for higher-level roles.

- Proficiency with ERP, MES, or other manufacturing systems is advantageous.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at sandvik.com/careers to the Quality Technician position, Job Req. ID # R0083864

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.