Quality Technician – 1st Shift, Climate-Controlled Shop

WIDIA; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal is seeking a dependable Quality Technician for its New Albany, IN site. The role focuses on incoming and in-process inspection, documentation, and ensuring products meet customer specifications.

The position operates on 1st shift Mon–Fri, in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility with opportunities to learn and contribute to quality processes. The role requires experience in manufacturing QA/inspection, proficiency with MS Office tools, and strong measurement skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance/inspection within manufacturing.
• Familiar with GD&T tolerances.
• Blueprint reading and understanding.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Incoming inspection of customer-supplied components using precision instruments and handheld X-ray gun for material identification.
• Visual inspection of post brazed components.
• Perform and document critical dimensions after brazing cycle or machining operations.
• Document non-conformances and notify quality manager of discrepancies.
• Perform final inspection and ensure products meet customer specifications; complete inspection paperwork in Access and Excel.
• Some hand grinding will be required for testing and production work.
• Gage calibration.

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kennametal is seeking a dependable Quality Technician for its New Albany, IN site. The role focuses on incoming and in-process inspection, documentation, and ensuring products meet customer specifications.

The position operates on 1st shift Mon–Fri, in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility with opportunities to learn and contribute to quality processes. The role requires experience in manufacturing QA/inspection, proficiency with MS Office tools, and strong measurement skills.