What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Weld Quality Technician position at K&K Technical?
Technician – Body Weld Metrology / Quality
Location: Georgetown, KY (Onsite)
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Travel: Up to 25% (Domestic & International)
Overtime: Up to 25%
(1480422)
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Technician to support new model launches within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This role focuses on body weld quality validation, tooling verification, and pre-production build support.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with portable CMM equipment, body structure validation, and automotive or aerospace metrology processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring part accuracy, tooling performance, and successful new model introduction.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect body weld tooling and verify part accuracy using portable CMM equipment
- Support new model and pre-production build activities
- Gather and analyze dimensional data from engineering systems and quality software
- Perform quality inspections using hand tools, fixtures, and measurement devices
- Troubleshoot tooling, fitment, and dimensional issues during trial builds
- Analyze quality data and provide feedback to engineering and project teams
- Support sheet metal sub-assembly and body build activities during launch events
- Maintain schedules and support project timelines
- Work collaboratively across manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams
Required Qualifications
- 2–5 years of Automotive or Aerospace Quality Metrology experience
- Strong understanding of sheet metal quality inspection and body structure validation
- Experience using portable CMM equipment, scanners, or laser trackers
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Comfortable working overtime, weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as needed
Preferred Experience
- Experience with FARO, Vectorarm, Leica, Creaform, or similar portable CMM systems
- Familiarity with PolyWorks, CAM2, PC-DMIS, Scene, or similar inspection software
- Exposure to CATIA, 3D imaging, or digital engineering systems
- Automotive launch or pre-production experience
- Experience supporting body weld tooling and dimensional validation
What We’re Looking For
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail
- Ability to adapt quickly in a changing production environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Comfortable supporting physical work in an active manufacturing setting
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to support advanced automotive manufacturing projects
- Work directly with cutting-edge metrology and quality technologies
- Be part of new model launches and pre-production development
- Collaborative team environment with strong technical exposure
If you enjoy hands-on quality work, dimensional analysis, and supporting new product launches, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to high-impact manufacturing programs.
Salary : $35 - $37