Experienced Quality Lab Technician – Precision Metrology

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in Roanoke Rapids seeks an Experienced Quality Technician to maintain the operational effectiveness of the Quality Labs, perform dimensional and visual acceptance, and oversee calibration and equipment maintenance.

The role requires strong communication, measurement skills, and proficiency with SAP; candidates will support process audits and collaborate with multiple departments in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Gage calibration and maintenance.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office and GageTrak.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Vocational training or equivalent industry experience (preferred).
• Ability to verify drawings and product specs with gages and measurement devices.
• Read and interpret insert charts, process routings, and procedures.
• Follow procedures for customer certifications.
• Apply experience and skills to assigned work within area.
• Adhere to SOPs and established scientific methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual measurements using comparators, Keyence systems, hard gages, and other equipment.
• Perform calibration and maintain calibration software.
• Perform in-process inspections of inserts, as needed.
• Conduct internal process audits, as needed.
• Read and interpret dimensions and instructions from part prints.
• Perform Cp and Cpk measurements for the certification process.
• Understand process routing.
• Conduct special testing and analysis to support plant problem-solving efforts and engineering projects.
• Interface with equipment vendors, as needed.
• Work with SAP and perform data entry.
• Maintain timely and accurate records.
• Demonstrate strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills.
• Report directly to the Quality Manager while interacting extensively with all departments.
• Work effectively in a diverse environment where self-motivation is essential to success.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Gage calibration and maintenance

SAP

Microsoft Office

GageTrak

1–3 years experience

Vocational training

Interpreting engineering drawings

Read insert charts/process routings

Customer certifications procedures

SOPs and scientific methods

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

GageTrak

Job description

Kennametal Inc. in Roanoke Rapids seeks an Experienced Quality Technician to maintain the operational effectiveness of the Quality Labs, perform dimensional and visual acceptance, and oversee calibration and equipment maintenance.

The role requires strong communication, measurement skills, and proficiency with SAP; candidates will support process audits and collaborate with multiple departments in a manufacturing setting.