Entry Quality Technician - Manufacturing QA

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in New Albany, IN, is seeking a dependable Quality Technician to join its clean, climate-controlled manufacturing site.

You will perform incoming and final inspections, using precision instruments and a handheld X-ray gun to verify components meet customer specifications. The role emphasizes documenting non-conformances, working with the quality manager, and contributing to a well-organized shop that values accuracy, calibration, and adherence to GD&T tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Incoming inspection of customer-supplied components using precision instruments and handheld X-ray gun.
• Visual inspection of post-brazed components.
• Document critical dimensions after brazing cycle or machining operations.
• Document non-conformances and notify quality manager of discrepancies.
• Final inspection to ensure products meet customer specifications; complete paperwork in Access and Excel.
• Some hand grinding will be required for testing and production work.

Skills

Quality assurance/inspection

Precision instruments handling

GD&T tolerances

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Access)

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Handheld X-ray gun

Job description

Kennametal Inc. in New Albany, IN, is seeking a dependable Quality Technician to join its clean, climate-controlled manufacturing site.

You will perform incoming and final inspections, using precision instruments and a handheld X-ray gun to verify components meet customer specifications. The role emphasizes documenting non-conformances, working with the quality manager, and contributing to a well-organized shop that values accuracy, calibration, and adherence to GD&T tolerances.