Product Quality Control Inspector I - Entry-US

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Bedford, Northern (Bedford County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Stellite Inc. is hiring a Product Quality Control Inspector I - Entry-US to support the Bedford, PA carbide department.

The role involves inspecting carbide inserts for dimensional, visual, and physical properties across manufacturing stages, and assisting with QA labs and testing equipment usage. You will work with manufacturing teams to ensure Kennametal and customer specifications are met, participate in ISO 9001:2015 activities, and cover QA duties as needed, with a Monday–Friday

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect carbide inserts using gauges and Oasis to meet specs.
• Pack and prepare carbide inserts for shipment.
• Grind carbide inserts as needed.
• Transport carbide inserts and powder.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety policies.
• Serve as Internal Auditor to support QMS and ISO 9001:2015.
• Inspect samples from carbide furnaces to meet specifications.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oasis

Handheld gauges

Metallurgical testing equipment

Job description

Product Quality Control Inspector I - Entry-US

Location: Bedford, PA, US

On-site or Remote: Onsite

REQ ID: 48328

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader,Kennametal Inc.delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more atkennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Quality Technician

Bedford, PA

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3PM - 11PM

Job Summary:

This position will work closely with manufacturing, carbide department, planners, and other QA personnel to assure quality throughout the carbide department at the Bedford plant. This position will also be trained to operate all testing equipment used in the carbide inspection and carbide QA labs. Perform dimensional, visual, and physical properties inspections of product at various stages of carbide manufacturing process. This position will also provide coverage for other quality technicians as needed.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Inspect carbide inserts using various handheld gauges, Oasis, and metallurgical testing equipment to assure Kennametal and customer specifications are met.
• Pack and prepare carbide inserts for shipment.
• Grind carbide inserts as needed.
• Transport carbide inserts and powder.
• Perform miscellaneous utility duties for Carbide department.
• Assure quality by following procedures and test methods.
• Work with manufacturing and QA to solve quality problems.
• Work with others in QA and manufacturing to determine disposition of carbide inserts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety policies.
• Serves as Internal Auditor to support the Bedford QMS and ISO 9001:2015 Certification.
• Support conformance to ISO 9000-2015 Standard by creating and maintaining procedures and work instructions.
• Inspect samples from carbide furnaces to assure metallurgical and physical properties meet the specification.

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates:

• High school diploma or GED required

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Nearest Major Market: Somerset
Job Segment: Materials Science, Quality Assurance, Inspection, Metallurgy, Science, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing