“Hold the batch or make the truck” is a quality technician job simulation on FinderK.
You work at Pennant Precision Components, an original fictional company, and complete 3 assignments in about 75 minutes.
It is for anyone who wants to practice quality technician work. No previous work experience is required.
Role
Quality technician
Industry
Manufacturing quality
Level
Intermediate
Time
About 75 minutes, 3 assignments
Access
Included in Plus
Created by
FinderK
A batch for the morning truck failed its final check on a machine that has just failed calibration. Decide what the results really show, contain the batch, and tell the customer the facts.
Read the full brief
You are the quality technician on shift at a machining company. A batch of 2,400 motor brackets is booked on tomorrow's 07:00 truck, but two sample parts measured over the limit on a machine that has now failed its calibration check. Production says the error explains everything. You read the results, decide whether the batch is held, plan a containment from the production records when new measurements arrive, and write the nonconformance report and the customer notification. The quality manager is away until 18:00 and decides what only she may decide. Automated checks confirm your counts and saved work; your judgement is reviewed against the standard for the role.
What is Pennant Precision Components?
Pennant Precision Components is a fictional 85-person machining company in Coventry that makes aluminium parts for electric bikes and mobility equipment. Its largest customer, Aldern Mobility, fits Pennant's motor bracket within two days of delivery. This case runs on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Sizes are in millimetres.
Who do you play?
You are the quality technician in the Quality team.
You inspect finished batches against the control plan. You may place any product on hold and release product that passes on valid measurements. You may not release a failed batch, correct readings from equipment found out of calibration, agree the affected portion, decide disposition or agree anything with the customer. Sunita decides those. You write customer notifications when she asks.
Elena Duarte, supplier quality engineer, Aldern Mobility
These coworkers are fictional. They may make mistakes, so compare their suggestions with the evidence.
Frequently asked questions
How long does “Hold the batch or make the truck” take?
About 75 minutes, across 3 assignments. When the time is up, you get 10 minutes to round up and submit. Pausing stops the clock.
Is “Hold the batch or make the truck” free?
No. It is included in FinderK Plus. With a free account you can also do it without grading.
Do I need quality technician experience?
No. No previous work experience is required. The listed level is intermediate.
What do I get when I finish?
You get feedback on each assignment you submit. Completing all required assignments earns a completion certificate. It records participation and is not professional accreditation.
Is Pennant Precision Components a real company?
No. Pennant Precision Components is an original fictional company made for practice. Its coworkers may make mistakes, so check their suggestions against the evidence.
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