Precision Quality Technician: GD&T & Inspections

Laitram Machinery; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Laitram Machinery in New Orleans, LA seeks a Quality Technician to oversee quality processes for precision parts used in industrial food processing equipment.

You will perform inspections at incoming, in-process, and final stages, interpret drawings and GD&T, and use calipers and micrometers to ensure conformance. Analyze data, document results, and work with production, engineering, and supply chain to drive root-cause investigations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make and communicate evidence-based decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of parts, components, weldments, finishes, and assemblies.
• Follow drawings, specifications, inspection instructions, quality sampling plans, and inspection requirements.
• Evaluate weld quality, workmanship, surface finish, dimensional conformance, tolerances, GD&T, and functional requirements.
• Select and use appropriate measuring and inspection equipment to deliver accurate, repeatable results.
• Analyze inspection data and apply quality standards to make consistent, evidence-based acceptance decisions.
• Identify defects and trends, recommending improvements that reduce scrap, rework, and nonconforming parts.
• Hold and disposition nonconforming material according to procedures, maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Support root-cause investigations and the development, implementation, and verification of corrective actions.
• Maintain current quality records, databases, drawings, inspection documents, and part libraries; audit processes and work instructions for compliance.
• Communicate quality information clearly and partner with production, engineering, supply chain, and other teams to resolve issues, support business priorities, and follow all safety and company policies.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Technical drawing interpretation

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height Gauges

Job description

Laitram Machinery in New Orleans, LA seeks a Quality Technician to oversee quality processes for precision parts used in industrial food processing equipment.

You will perform inspections at incoming, in-process, and final stages, interpret drawings and GD&T, and use calipers and micrometers to ensure conformance. Analyze data, document results, and work with production, engineering, and supply chain to drive root-cause investigations and continuous improvement.