Precision Quality Technician

Van Am Tool, LLC.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure products meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. You will inspect materials and components at multiple stages, including receiving, welding, machining, and assembly.

The role supports production through in-process and final inspections, documentation, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• 3-5 years in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, indicators, and go/no-go gauges.
• Ability to read 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Familiarity with 8D, SPC, and 5 Whys.
• Strong math and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final quality inspections in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Inspect raw materials and finished components using precision measuring tools.
• Conduct testing to verify conformance to engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify nonconforming material and support root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Partner with production teams to strengthen quality performance across manufacturing operations.
• Support ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality system requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection and testing equipment.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Strong math

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Depth gauges

Indicators

Go/no-go gauges

Job description

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure products meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. You will inspect materials and components at multiple stages, including receiving, welding, machining, and assembly.

The role supports production through in-process and final inspections, documentation, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.