Quality Control Technician

KSB US; Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB SupremeServ by KSB GIW, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Thomson, Georgia. The role ensures components, repairs, and pump assemblies meet drawings, specifications, ISO procedures, and internal quality standards.

You will perform final inspections, verify documentation, and support calibration control. You will collaborate with technicians, supervisors, and customers, reporting to the Service Center Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• Experience in quality control, rotating equipment, or industrial repair.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components per engineering drawings, specifications, and ISO procedures.
• Perform final quality inspections on repairs before shipment.
• Document inspection findings electronically.
• Conduct hold point inspections to verify compliance with customers/workshop requirements.
• Identify and report non-conforming products or procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Workplace safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or associate degree

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

CMM equipment

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Bore gauges

Job description

Quality Control Technician

Department: Service
Reports to: Service Center Operations Manager
Location: Thomson, Georgia
Shift: 1st
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Overview

As the Quality Control Technician, you will ensure all components, repairs, and completed pump assemblies meet company drawings, specifications, ISO procedures, and internal quality standards. You’ll perform final inspections on repairs, verify documentation, support calibration control, hold point inspections, and report non-conformances. You will work closely with technicians, supervisors, and customers and report to the Service Center Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components per engineering drawings, specifications, and ISO procedures
• Perform final quality inspections on in-house and subcontracted repairs before shipment
• Document component dimensions and inspection findings electronically
• Conduct customer and workshop hold point inspections to verify compliance
• Identify and report non-conforming products or procedures
• Maintain and track precision measurement instruments and inspection equipment
• Ensure calibration requirements are completed and documented in accordance with ISO standards
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and OEM specifications
• Perform dimensional inspections using micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, height gauges, and CMM equipment
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through problem solving and feedback
• Maintain organized inspection records, NCRs, calibration certificates, and traceability documentation
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and lifting equipment safely as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Train new employees on quality procedures and inspection practices when assigned
• Exercise stop-work authority on non-conforming products or unsafe procedures

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Technical certification or associate degree in a related field preferred, along with relevant experience in quality control, rotating equipment, or industrial repair.

Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of rotating equipment (pumps, gearboxes, compressors, mixers, turbines). Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and OEM specifications. Proficiency using precision measuring instruments. Understanding of ISO requirements, calibration control, traceability, NCR processes, and quality documentation. Strong communication, analytical thinking, organizational skills, and commitment to workplace safety.

Technical Skills: Experience with precision measurement tools (micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, CMM equipment). Familiarity with NDT methods (visual, dye penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic). Ability to interpret metric and imperial measurements. Computer literacy for electronic documentation. Knowledge of vibration fundamentals and alignment concepts preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 70 lbs
• Squatting; pulling; kneeling; pushing; and bending
• Ability to wear a respirator for painting responsibilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

KSB SupremeServ by KSB GIW, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. We value employees who take initiative and are committed to our company; employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities, and the best career prospects.