Quality Technician

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Laitram Machinery in Harahan, LA is seeking a Quality Technician to oversee multiple quality processes ensuring high-quality parts for precision industrial food processing equipment. You will inspect incoming, in-process, and final parts, follow drawings, GD&T, and inspection plans to support manufacturing quality.

You will identify defects, analyze data, support root-cause investigations, and maintain quality records while collaborating with production, engineering, and supply chain to resolve

Qualifications

• Two years of quality control/inspection experience or related field.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and basic GD&T requirements.
• Proficiency with measuring and inspection equipment and data recording.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of parts, components, weldments, finishes, and assemblies.
• Follow drawings, specifications, inspection instructions, and sampling plans.
• Evaluate weld quality, surface finish, tolerances, GD&T, and functional requirements.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

GD&T basics

Calipers & micrometers

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Laitram Machinery is looking for a Quality Technician. This individual will be responsible for overseeing multiple quality processes used to achieve high-quality parts used for the assembly of precision industrial food processing equipment. For over 70 years, Laitram Machinery has pioneered the manufacturing of high-performance shrimp-peeling equipment, and more recently, steam cookers, blanchers, nut pasteurizers, roasters, and sorters. All of our products are designed to increase efficiency, improve product quality and yield for processors worldwide. Laitram Machinery is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. and offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured parts, fabricated components, weldments, finishes, and assemblies.
• Follow engineering drawings, specifications, inspection instructions, quality sampling plans, and inspection requirements.
• Evaluate weld quality, workmanship, surface finish, dimensional conformance, tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and functional requirements.
• Select and use appropriate measuring and inspection equipment to deliver accurate, repeatable results.
• Analyze inspection data and apply quality standards to make consistent, evidence-based acceptance decisions.
• Identify defects and trends, recommending improvements that reduce scrap, rework, and nonconforming parts.
• Hold and disposition nonconforming material according to procedures, maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Support root-cause investigations and the development, implementation, and verification of corrective actions.
• Maintain current quality records, databases, drawings, inspection documents, and part libraries; audit processes and work instructions for compliance.
• Communicate quality information clearly and partner with production, engineering, supply chain, and other teams to resolve issues, support business priorities, and follow all safety and company policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of quality control, inspection, or related experience, including fundamental quality concepts and corrective-action support.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and basic GD&T requirements.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other appropriate measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make and communicate consistent, evidence-based decisions in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment.
• Strong organization, documentation, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work independently, manage priorities, and continue learning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and the ability to learn quality systems.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, including lifting up to pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Requirements

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification.
• Inspection or quality experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) environment.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, or metal-finishing experience.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection techniques.
• Experience with nonconforming-material control, root-cause analysis, corrective action, process auditing, and continuous improvement.