Quality Technician

Alamo Group Inc.; Shoemakersville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings with Company

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness and Assistance Programs

Learning and Development Academy

Job summary

Alamo Group Inc. seeks a Quality Technician to ensure products meet company and customer standards through inspection, testing, and documentation. You will support production and engineering by identifying quality issues and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, use of precision tools, and collaboration with purchasing and production teams to maintain compliant processes and quality control across 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 (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.) 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 any defects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Benefits 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!

Benefits 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled