Quality Technician (2nd Shift)

Htijobs; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 2nd shift in Piedmont, SC. The role involves performing inspections, verifying product quality, and assisting with problem solving in a high-volume automotive environment.

Work closely with production to ensure products meet customer specifications and support continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include dimensional inspections, receiving and final inspections, and maintaining quality records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Quality inspection experience in automotive/manufacturing environment desired.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and inspection documents.
• Experience with precision measuring tools and inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections on components and assemblies.
• Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Assist with product testing and verification activities.
• Support investigations and containment of nonconforming material.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support 5S, preventive maintenance, and lab housekeeping.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Indicators

Job description

Back Quality Technician (2nd Shift)
Quality Piedmont , South Carolina Professional Direct Hire Oct 13, 2026

Quality Assurance Technician (2nd Shift)

Location: Piedmont, SC
Pay: $23.17/hour + $2.00 shift premium
Shift:2ndShift (Overtime as Needed)

Position Summary

JTEKT is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support manufacturing operations by performing inspections, verifying product quality, and assisting with manufacturing problem solving in a high-volume automotive environment. This role works closely with production to ensure products meet customer specifications while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections on components and assemblies using precision measuring equipment.
• Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Assist with product testing and verification activities.
• Support investigations and containment of nonconforming material.
• Participate in manufacturing problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support 5S, preventive maintenance, and general quality lab housekeeping.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure customer requirements are met.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous quality inspection experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Height gauges
  • Indicators
  • Other inspection equipment
• Ability to read engineering drawings and inspection documentation.
• Experience with manufacturing problem solving and working with production teams.
• Stable work history and strong attention to detail.

Preferred (Not Required)

• CMM operation or programming experience.
• GD&T and SPC experience.
• Gage calibration experience.
• Heat treat inspection or metallurgy exposure.
• Weld inspection or weld testing experience.
• Experience working within IATF 16949 or ISO quality systems.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong quality background in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
• Enjoys working directly with production to resolve quality concerns.
• Is comfortable using precision measuring equipment.
• Takes pride in producing accurate, consistent work.
• Is dependable, safety-conscious, and enjoys working in a team environment.