Quality Technician

MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Career development

Training here and abroad

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector at our Fountain Inn facility.

The role conducts in-process and receiving inspections across multiple product lines, interprets GD&T, and verifies tool geometry and precision measurements to ensure compliance with customer requirements and MAPAL standards. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing quality inspection, proficiency with micrometers and calipers, and experience with SAP/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, machining, or related technical field.
• Experience in precision cutting tool manufacturing and inspection is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, first-piece, final, and receiving inspections per customer requirements and MAPAL standards.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation.
• Utilize SAP and other systems to enter inspection results and material dispositions.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment.
• Maintain audit-ready work areas and promote MAPAL quality culture.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T knowledge

Reading drawings

Precision measuring equipment

Microsoft Office

SAP / ERP systems

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Zoller

Kelch

Walter Helicheck

Job description

• Perform in-process, first-piece, final, and receiving inspections of all assigned product lines in accordance with customer requirements, engineering specifications, and MAPAL quality standards.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of applicable inspection standards, acceptance criteria, and quality requirements for all product families.
• Perform shrink-fit assembly operations in accordance with documented procedures and work instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Follow and execute verbal instructions, written procedures, work instructions, and traveler/router requirements accurately and consistently.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment including, but not limited to, micrometers, calipers, indicators, optical measuring systems, Zoller, Kelch, Walter Helicheck, and other approved inspection equipment.
• Verify cutting tool geometry characteristics including diameter, length, runout, concentricity, radius, profile, core diameter, and other critical dimensions.
• Access and utilize SAP and other business systems to accurately enter inspection results, material dispositions, inventory transactions, and production-related information.
• Record inspection results by completing inspection reports, documenting nonconformances, summarizing rework and scrap activities, and maintaining quality records.
• Collect, compile, and analyze statistical quality data to support process monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the development, revision, and validation of inspection methods, inspection plans, and quality documentation.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and containment activities related to internal and external quality concerns.
• Verify that all inspection and measurement equipment is calibrated, properly maintained, and functioning in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify, segregate, and report nonconforming material in accordance with documented quality procedures.
• Provide quality-related support and guidance to production personnel to ensure process compliance and product conformity.
• Maintain organized, clean, and audit-ready work areas in accordance with MAPAL standards and 5S principles.
• Demonstrate and promote MAPAL values, behaviors, safety expectations, and quality culture in all work activities.
• Participate in departmental training, continuous improvement projects, audits, and cross-functional quality initiatives as assigned.

Your Tasks

• Perform in-process, first-piece, final, and receiving inspections of all assigned product lines in accordance with customer requirements, engineering specifications, and MAPAL quality standards.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of applicable inspection standards, acceptance criteria, and quality requirements for all product families.
• Perform shrink-fit assembly operations in accordance with documented procedures and work instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Follow and execute verbal instructions, written procedures, work instructions, and traveler/router requirements accurately and consistently.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment including, but not limited to, micrometers, calipers, indicators, optical measuring systems, Zoller, Kelch, Walter Helicheck, and other approved inspection equipment.
• Verify cutting tool geometry characteristics including diameter, length, runout, concentricity, radius, profile, core diameter, and other critical dimensions.
• Access and utilize SAP and other business systems to accurately enter inspection results, material dispositions, inventory transactions, and production-related information.
• Record inspection results by completing inspection reports, documenting nonconformances, summarizing rework and scrap activities, and maintaining quality records.
• Collect, compile, and analyze statistical quality data to support process monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the development, revision, and validation of inspection methods, inspection plans, and quality documentation.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and containment activities related to internal and external quality concerns.
• Verify that all inspection and measurement equipment is calibrated, properly maintained, and functioning in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify, segregate, and report nonconforming material in accordance with documented quality procedures.
• Provide quality-related support and guidance to production personnel to ensure process compliance and product conformity.
• Maintain organized, clean, and audit-ready work areas in accordance with MAPAL standards and 5S principles.
• Demonstrate and promote MAPAL values, behaviors, safety expectations, and quality culture in all work activities.
• Participate in departmental training, continuous improvement projects, audits, and cross-functional quality initiatives as assigned.

Your Profile

• Positive, "can do" attitude with a commitment to quality, teamwork, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience, formal education, technical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent on-the-job training in manufacturing, quality inspection, machining, or a related technical field.
• Experience in precision cutting tool manufacturing and inspection is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated proficiency using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, optical measuring systems, and other calibrated inspection equipment.
• Strong understanding of geometric principles, dimensional relationships, and measurement techniques.
• Ability to inspect products to specified tolerances and verify compliance with engineering drawings, customer requirements, and MAPAL quality standards.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of cutting tool geometry, metal cutting principles, and manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to document inspection results, analyze data, and prepare reports.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems, preferably SAP, for transaction processing and record maintenance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management requirements and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

We Offer

• Market competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, disability/life and 401(k)
• Opportunities for career development
• Training here and abroad
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs