Quality Technician

alamogroupexternal; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group seeks aQuality Technician to inspect manufactured products, document findings, and support continuous improvement. You will use calipers and micrometers to verify dimensions and participate in CAPA activities to address nonconformances.

This role requires 2+ years in manufacturing quality, attention to detail, and strong communication. Expect collaboration with production and engineering and occasional training at other stations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality or inspection role.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Some electrical experience
• Some manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections on manufactured products to ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and customer requirements.
• Accurately complete and maintain inspection and test documentation, including quality reports, checklists, and nonconformance records.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensional and functional accuracy of parts.
• Support root cause analysis and CAPA activities for nonconforming materials or processes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining quality procedures and inspection standards.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and purchasing teams to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits of vendor items to ensure vendor quality.
• Able to help troubleshoot if issues are found; hands-on with repairs of defects.
• Will also be training in other stations to perform those job functions.

Skills

Problem solving

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Manufacturing environment experience

Inspection tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Alamo Group is a family of companies, and as such, employees enjoy a small company atmosphere as well as the rewards of being part of a larger organization. Along with many opportunities for career growth, Alamo Group provides competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees' health and wellness, educational endeavors, and financial security. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage on the 1st day of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with Company Matching on the 1st day of employment
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
• Professional Learning and Development Resources provided by the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy
• And much more!

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products meet company and customer standards through inspection, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role supports production and engineering teams by identifying quality issues and maintaining compliance with internal and external quality standards.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Perform in-process and final inspections on manufactured products to ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and customer requirements.
• Accurately complete and maintain inspection and test documentation, including quality reports, checklists, and nonconformance records.
• Use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.) to verify dimensional and functional accuracy of parts.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities for nonconforming materials or processes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining quality procedures, and inspection standards.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and purchasing teams to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits of Vendor items to ensure vendor quality
• Able to help trouble shoot if issues are found.
• Individual is expected to be hands on with repairs of any defects.
• Will also be training in other stations to perform those job functions.
• When not inspecting units, this individual will be helping out in other work stations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Team-oriented with effective communication skills.
• Committed to accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Frequent use of hands and inspection tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to balance quality control with production demands.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality or inspection role.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Some electrical experience
• Some manufacturing experience

Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
• Standing frequently, walking, crouching, kneeling, fine manipulation with hands.
• Frequent use of hands and inspection tools in a manufacturing environment.