Quality Tech

AFL Telecommunications, LLC; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AFL Telecommunications, LLC is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform product and component inspections, audits, and tests across all manufacturing stages in Duncan, SC. The role ensures adherence to technical specs and drives quality improvements.

Will record defects, support containment actions, and uphold 5S and EHS practices. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for maintaining AFL’s quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Quality Control processes.
• Knowledge of quality systems and ISO 9001 is beneficial.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, audit, and test products and components throughout manufacturing to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Record defects and nonconformities identified during inspections and tests.
• Notify Quality Supervisor and request production containment actions for critical defects or repeat issues.
• Manage calibration and measurement tools, ensuring proper labeling and availability for use.

Skills

Quality focus

Decision making

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Oracle

QAPV

Engineering drawing interpretation

Job description

Job Category: Quality Mgmt - Mfg/Product Quality

Requisition Number: QUALI009061

• Posted : July 30, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Duncan, SC 29334, USA

Description

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $3B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Job Description

• Responsible for all product and component inspection, audit, and testing activities throughout all stages of manufacturing, ensuring compliance with established product and component technical specifications.
• Responsible for conducting process audits as required.
• Comply with AFL's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements and verify that quality stations are maintained in an organized and clean condition in accordance with 5S principles.
• Records all defects and nonconformities identified during inspections, audits, and testing activities.
• Responsible for notifying the Quality Supervisor and requesting production containment actions under any of the following conditions:
  • When a critical defect is detected (refer to the defect classification list for clarification).
  • When two or more defects of the same type are identified.
  • When detected defects result in performance levels exceeding the established PPM targets.
• Follows up and ensures the implementation of corrective and preventive actions resulting from customer complaints, shipment returns, and other quality-related issues affecting products or components.
• Responsible for administering the measurement equipment calibration program through the MP9 system, ensuring internal validation activities are performed, calibration labels are properly maintained, and measurement tools remain in suitable condition, calibrated, and available for use.
• Responsible for reporting any concerns, abnormalities, or unusual situations occurring on the production line to the Quality Supervisor.
• Requests support from the Quality Supervisor for specialized training whenever required to ensure effective job performance and compliance with quality requirements.

Technical Skills

Knowledge of Oracle, QAPV, engineering drawing interpretation, and basic functional concepts of fiber optic products and components.

Power Skills:

Quality Focus, Decision Making, Communication, Teamwork and Initiative.

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of experience in Quality Control processes.

Education:

High School Diploma

Quality Responsibilities:

• Understand, comprehend, and apply the Company’s Quality Policy, as well as the Quality Objectives.
• Know and apply the procedures relevant to their process.
• Support process compliance with the ISO 9001 standard, internal procedures, and specific customer requirements.
• Actively participate in process improvement projects, ensuring they meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard and the Quality Management System.
• Training: LDC-CUR-10234 ISO 9001 Introduction

EHSS Responsibilities:

• Understand, apply, and promote compliance with the EHS policy and its environmental, occupational health and safety objectives, as well as the operational and administrative controls related to the EHSS Management System, to maintain and improve the organization's environmental performance.
• Report any incidents related to personnel injuries or environmental hazards to the EHS department as soon as possible.

Authorities:

• Authority to stop the production line when processing conditions do not ensure that the product is being manufactured in accordance with established product specifications.
• Authority to stop the production line when control of the processed material has been lost (e.g., excessive rework and/or defects, high scrap levels, accumulation of product, operators not certified for critical operations, etc.).
• Escalate potential customer-impact issues identified because of process-related problems detected during manufacturing operations.

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