Quality Tester

PDQ Manufacturing, Inc continues to experience strong growth and leadership in the Vehicle Wash industry. We offer a safe and friendly environment, competitive pay, excellent benefits (401K matching, paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, company provided short-term and long-term disability insurances), and flexible work hours. This is a great opportunity to utilize your technical skill set and knowledge!

Job Summary:

Conduct testing of all equipment prior to shipping to customers; assist with the assembly and crating of bridges, pumps, dryers, and signs as needs dictate. Act as a technical resource to support a trained workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Test assigned equipment per print specifications and work instructions via computer simulations.

• Ability to load and control associated software on equipment and parts orders.

• Demonstrated command of all established Standard Operating Procedures.

• Determine scheduling priorities, or check with Team Lead for clarification.

• Communicate effectively within and between departments to successfully resolve equipment questions, irregularities, and determine solutions.

• Inspect equipment for quality control standards and complete appropriate documentation.

• Complete electrical and mechanical assembly of bridges, pumps, dryers, and signs per print specification or per the Team Leader instruction as needs dictate.

• Operate basic hand and power tools.

• Assist with packaging and crating of equipment for shipment.

• Forklift and/or aisle stacker use to transport/relocate inventory or product.

• Follow all safety and PPE requirements per established company policies.

• Maintain a neat and clean work area utilizing company established 5-S Program.

• Contribute proactively to a team-oriented, continuous improvement environment.

• A demonstrated command of all required responsibilities, including the ability to effectively flex between multiple products and assignments.

• Completion of all assigned training programs, including on-line technical services programs.

• Create and implement improved operational processes to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase through-put using strong problem-solving skills.

• Create and control work instructions and checklists.

• Act as a liaison with engineering department during development phase of new product introduction.

• A demonstrated ability to train other PDQ employees, particularly testing functions.

• Cycle counting and inventory control activities.

• Perform Job, Receiving, or Inventory-control transactions using Oracle system.

• Use of Micro-Soft office products such as Word or Excel.

• Ability to coordinate and oversee full machinery setup including mounting systems.

Experience Requirements:

• Must be able to demonstrate strong skills and understanding of electro-mechanical applications for a wide variety of PDQ equipment.

• Strong troubleshooting skills using blue prints and schematics.

• Must possess the ability to decipher and use digital multi-meters to check voltage and current.

• Strong knowledge of plumbing, pneumatics and pumps is preferred.

• Prior experience in use of general hand and power tools.

• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment.

• Prior experience using Oracle or related software is preferred.

• Consistently working with a high degree of accuracy and with an attention to detail

• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• A Vocational Certificate in Electricity or an Associate degree in Electro-mechanical Technology, Electrical Design, or related program is preferred.

For over 30 years, PDQ Manufacturing, Inc., has provided the vehicle wash industry with cutting-edge technological advances in vehicle wash solutions. PDQ is recognized as the world-leading manufacturer of touchless vehicle wash equipment with one of the most powerful names in the industry - LaserWash. That same energy and passion that we bring to the touchless industry is being unleashed onto the friction market with our ProTouch line of in-bay automatic brush equipment.

PDQ Manufacturing is part of OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions, a Business Unit of OPW Global. For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems. OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV'. To learn more about OPW's 125 years of providing industry-leading solutions, visit our website at