Quality Technician (2nd Shift)

HTI - Human Technologies, Inc.; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support high-volume automotive manufacturing by performing inspections, verifying product quality and assisting with root-cause analysis. The role emphasizes teamwork with production, engineering and quality teams to ensure customer specifications are met.

The position is on-site in Piedmont, SC with a 2nd shift and overtime as needed. Prior automotive QA experience and ability to read drawings are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior quality inspection experience in automotive/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and inspection documentation.
• Experience with precision measuring tools and problem solving with production teams.

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 root cause analysis and manufacturing problem solving.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support 5S, preventive maintenance, and lab housekeeping.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality to meet customer specs.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Indicators

Other inspection equipment

Job description

Back Quality Technician (2nd Shift)
Quality Piedmont , South Carolina Professional Direct Hire Aug 14, 2026

Quality Assurance Technician (2nd Shift)

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.

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

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.