Quality Technician

About Us:

At Thern, we don’t just manufacture winches and cranes—we build solutions that move the world. Our products are trusted across industries, from construction sites to stadiums, because we believe in doing things the right way: with precision, pride, and people who care.

We are seeking a Quality Technician to ensure our products meet both customer specifications and company quality standards. This role involves managing incoming parts inspections, overseeing third-party vendors performing work on behalf of Thern, and conducting assembly product audits to verify compliance with all customer and company requirements. The ideal candidate will support the non-conforming disposition resolution team, oversee gauge calibration and first article inspections, and monitor quality processes to ensure efficient sorting, rework, rejected material disposition, and material returns.

They will also be responsible for reporting all non-conformances found in receiving and operations, collaborating with the quality and production teams to resolve issues promptly.

• Interpret drawings, schedules, inspection plans, and control charts while verifying documentation.
• Select products for tests at specified stages in production process, and test products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, or electrical characteristics.
• Audit operations to ensure employees comply with quality standards.
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Guide employees on proper adjustment and usage of precision instruments.
• Support lean transformation by actively engaging in Kaizen teams and executing post-Kaizen activities.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve product issues and facilitate the return process as needed.
• Create or update work instructions as necessary.

• Previous experience in a Quality Inspector or Tech role is preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Able to read and follow work instructions, quality, and safety protocols.
• Dependable and independent but also able to work well within a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for 8 hours per day.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), generous PTO and more.
• Flexibility: At Thern, we value work-life balance while maintaining accountability to our set schedules. Leadership fosters a flexible work environment, ensuring that when changes are needed, we work collaboratively with employees to accommodate personal commitments while keeping productivity and business goals on track.
• Empowerment & Innovation: At Thern, employees are encouraged to present ideas for process improvements and work collaboratively with leads to enhance efficiency. Their input helps us continuously refine our operations and deliver top-quality products to our customers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.