Quality Technician III - 3rd Shift

We are looking for a talented Quality Technician III to join our team specializing in Quality for our Cummins Inc. facility in Fletcher, NC
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Supports Engineers in carrying out production-related and inspection jobs; assists in monitor materials quality in processing plants and making the required adjustments; ensures maintenance of documentation and records. Works under minimal supervision.

• Identify and resolve quality issues early by comparing physical characteristics of components and products against technical specifications to detect defects and prevent downstream failures.
• Execute reliable product validation by conducting functional, reliability, and packaging tests—ensuring products meet performance and durability standards before release.
• Deliver accurate and traceable documentation by recording test results and producing clear, concise technical reports that support decision‑making and compliance.
• Ensure precision in measurement and testing by operating a wide range of metrology and test equipment to generate consistent, high‑quality data.
• Elevate team capability through advanced programming, setup, and training on measurement systems—improving efficiency, repeatability, and technical expertise across the organization.
• Strengthen customer confidence by translating complex specifications and measurement data into clear insights that support application and product usage decisions.
• Improve data integrity and confidence by participating in measurement uncertainty studies, ensuring results are statistically sound and aligned with calibration standards.
• Maintain equipment readiness and compliance by ensuring proper calibration, upkeep, and performance of all measurement and test systems to minimize downtime and ensure audit readiness.

• Act with urgency and ownership by taking on testing, defect identification, and equipment challenges with high energy—quickly driving resolution and maintaining workflow momentum.
• Partner effectively across teams and labs to ensure alignment on testing standards, data interpretation, and quality outcomes—strengthening overall execution.
• Deliver clear, audience‑specific communication by translating technical test results, specifications, and measurement data into actionable insights for engineers, customers, and leadership.
• Enhance customer trust and satisfaction by providing accurate interpretations of product specifications and measurement results that enable confident application and decision‑making.
• Make sound, timely technical decisions on product acceptance, calibration actions, and testing approaches using data, standards, and risk‑based thinking.
• Navigate and resolve disagreements constructively when addressing defects, test results, or quality concerns—keeping focus on facts, data integrity, and shared outcomes.
• Optimize tools, equipment, and lab resources by efficiently allocating measurement systems, maintaining calibration schedules, and maximizing uptime and capability.
• Demonstrate technical excellence in metrology and quality systems by applying measurement science, uncertainty analysis, and quality tools (APQP, FMEA, SPC) to ensure reliable, compliant, and high‑quality results.

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the‑job experience.

• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
• Control further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming products until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Verify implementation of solutions.
• Perform dimensional quality audits,…