Precision Quality Technician - 3rd Shift Lab

WIDIA; Weldon (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Technician for the Roanoke Rapids Quality Labs on a 3rd shift (10:45pm-7:15am). You will perform dimensional and visual measurements, calibrations, and in-process inspections, reporting findings to Quality Management.

Responsibilities include maintaining calibration software, conducting audits, reading part prints, and ensuring documentation accuracy. Collaboration across departments and SAP data entry are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform gage calibration and maintenance.
• Be proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office, and GageTrak.
• Have 1–3 years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Have vocational training or equivalent industry experience (preferred).
• Read and understand insert identification charts, process routings, and operating procedures, and properly interpret insert defect criteria.
• Follow procedures and work instructions for conducting customer certifications.

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

Written and verbal communication

Gage calibration

Process documentation interpretation

Reading and interpreting engineering /

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training or equivalent industry experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

GageTrak

Job description

Kennametal Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Technician for the Roanoke Rapids Quality Labs on a 3rd shift (10:45pm-7:15am). You will perform dimensional and visual measurements, calibrations, and in-process inspections, reporting findings to Quality Management.

Responsibilities include maintaining calibration software, conducting audits, reading part prints, and ensuring documentation accuracy. Collaboration across departments and SAP data entry are required.