Quality Technician, Manufacturing

Kemco Systems; Street; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

At CECO Environmental, we’re a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Kemco Systems plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

Job Summary

The Quality Technician / Inspector Level II is responsible for inspecting product quality within the plant, ensuring that product inspections and quality control procedures are carried through as defined in the product specs, and meet the standards required by our customers/end-user.

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Ensure the guidelines, procedures, specifications and reports in the product blueprints are executed at the plant level and work with Supervisors to submit suggested improvements to the Operation Leader as needed.
• Ensure that quality standards are maintained and communicated to all plant employees.
• Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
• Perform visual inspections (VT) on in-process and finished products.
• Perform penetrant testing (PT) on in-process and finished products as defined by the customer.
• Perform inspections on mechanical and electrical assemblies per defined sampling standards.
• Maintain calibration and preventative maintenance records.
• Perform internal 5S, Safety, and process audits as part of a team.
• Compile test data and perform appropriate analyses.
• Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
• Train associates as needed.
• Participate in Quality Meetings and follow up on action items and improvements agreed upon.
• Provide Quality reference materials as needed, consisting of component standards, design folders, customer specifications, defect guides, etc.
• Maintain new start up approval process and ensure quick resolution of all nonconformances to specifications.
• Monitor and ensure clear rework/repair instructions are implemented to meet customer and compliance requirements.
• Report quality issues at plant level and report defects over allowable specifications to the Plant Manager.
• Maintain control of inspection, rework/repair, and report details of quality issues in log.
• Enter data for daily incoming, in process, and final product audits in SharePoint or on other forms as per quality procedures. Follow record retention guidelines.
• Review quality audit data and act with production team associates to make the necessary changes to improve product and process controls.
• Comply with company and safety guidelines.
• Review and sign off all new equipment shipping from the building. Confirm that all equipment has been manufactured to the correct, current and updated drawings.
• Other job duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma required, Associates degree preferred.
• A Minimum of 5+ years’ experience.
• A demonstrated track record of communicating and training plant associates to achieve the quality standards required.
• Experience in quality assurance for production manufacturing is ideal.
• Display the need for thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills desired.

Licensing or Certifications:

• ASQ Certification (Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate); preferred.

Travel:

• This role will travel within the USA. As an international company a valid passport is required for any international travel.

ADA Requirements (For U.S. positions only):

• Keying/typing, sitting, standing, walking.
• Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in a plant environment.
• The job is typically performed in a heated/un air-conditioned plant environment.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.
• Travel may be required.

FLSA status: Non-Exempt, Hourly.

We Offer:

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

ABOUT US

CECO’s Commitment to Our People

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.

ABOUT CECO

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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