Quality Control Technician I — Precision Inspection & Calibration

The Timken Company; Mascot (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timken Company in Tennessee is seeking a Quality Inspector to enhance product quality, reduce risks, and gain production efficiencies in accordance with industry and customer specifications while meeting delivery and productivity goals.

In this on-site role, you will follow procedures, monitor parts, and operate gauging equipment such as micrometers and calipers. You will document findings and support root-cause investigations to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalence.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficient in math and reading, good communication, and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Act as a role model, coach, and trainer for new associates to foster a team environment.
• Ensure that standard procedures are followed in all aspects of work.
• Monitor and evaluate production and supplier parts to determine acceptance status.
• Use gauges and interpret readings to ensure quality.
• Coordinate with gauge/calibration lab for calibration activities.
• Operate measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers and hardness testers.
• Use computerized testing equipment.
• Assist in 100% inspection of suspect product and root-cause investigations.
• Document, report, and verify non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Support audits and maintain quality system documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Math & reading proficiency

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gauge equipment

Micrometers

Indicator gauges

Calipers

Hardness testers

Computerized testing equipment

Job description

The Timken Company in Tennessee is seeking a Quality Inspector to enhance product quality, reduce risks, and gain production efficiencies in accordance with industry and customer specifications while meeting delivery and productivity goals.

In this on-site role, you will follow procedures, monitor parts, and operate gauging equipment such as micrometers and calipers. You will document findings and support root-cause investigations to prevent recurrence.