What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician I position at Keel?
Description
The Quality Technician I performs basic inspection and testing activities to ensure incoming materials, in process production, and finished products meet customer and company specifications. This role works
under close supervision and supports quality assurance processes within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities And Duties
Education and Experience:
Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area. All Keel locations are tobacco free where appropriate.
The Quality Technician I performs basic inspection and testing activities to ensure incoming materials, in process production, and finished products meet customer and company specifications. This role works
under close supervision and supports quality assurance processes within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Measure and visually inspect parts to verify conformance to specifications
- Approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods based on documented standards
- Document inspection results in reports and logs
- Initiate non-conformance reports as directed
- Communicate required adjustments to Production Supervisor
- Maintain measurement equipment by following operating instructions and verifying calibration status
- Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support ISO9001 quality system req
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree or technical certificate preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 0–2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to read blueprints and use tape measures, calipers, and micrometers
- Basic Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Between facilities as needed.
- May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
- May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.
Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area. All Keel locations are tobacco free where appropriate.