Precision Quality Technician: Metal Manufacturing Inspection

Van-Am Tool & Engineering; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Van-Am Tool & Engineering in the United States is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure products meet internal standards as well as customer requirements across receiving, welding, machining, and assembly stages. You will inspect materials, document results, and support root cause analysis, partnering with production teams to improve quality and compliance with ISO 9001 / AS9100.

This role emphasizes precision measurement, GD&T, and continuous improvement on a fast-paced shop floor, with focus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, indicators, and go/no-go gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 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

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T

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 in the United States is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure products meet internal standards as well as customer requirements across receiving, welding, machining, and assembly stages. You will inspect materials, document results, and support root cause analysis, partnering with production teams to improve quality and compliance with ISO 9001 / AS9100.

This role emphasizes precision measurement, GD&T, and continuous improvement on a fast-paced shop floor, with focus