Quality Technician (3rd shift)

Jtekt-North-America-; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jtekt-North-America- quality technician on the 3rd shift supports manufacturing QA by performing measurements of components, heat treat inspection, weld testing and receiving inspections. The role requires GD&T knowledge, SPC usage and adherence to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards, plus 5S and safety practices.

The incumbent will work in a team environment, maintaining standard work and accurate documentation to drive quality improvements and prevent nonconformances.

Qualifications

• Metrology and gage calibration experience
• Metallurgy basics and heat treat testing
• Problems solving capabilities (especially related to manufacturing)
• Knowledge of GD&T and SPC
• Product and performance testing
• Willing/able to learn to operate and maintain various equipment at an acceptable level with an emphasis on quality, IATF 16949 standard, ISO 14001, safety/environmental, 5S and productivity
• Ability to understand and demonstrate standard work and support company policy
• Proficient communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a team environmental and be flexible

Responsibilities

• Perform measurements of components and assemblies
• Perform heat treat inspection including cutting, mounting, polishing and hardness testing
• Perform weld testing/inspection
• Performs receiving inspection when needed
• Assist in problem solving for nonconformances
• Conduct basic PM and cleaning (5S) duties
• Others duties as assigned by management

Skills

Metrology

Gage calibration

Metallurgy basics

Heat treat testing

GD&T

SPC

Problem solving

Teamwork

Quality documentation

Safety/5S

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Quality Technician (3rd shift)

Summary/Purpose

The quality assurance technician will support manufacturing and follow policies and procedures related to successful operations.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.

• Perform measurements of components and assemblies
• Perform heat treat inspection including cutting, mounting, polishing and hardness testing
• Perform weld testing/inspection
• Performs receiving inspection when needed
• Assist in problem solving for nonconformances
• Conduct basic PM and cleaning (5S) duties
• Others duties as assigned by management

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Metrology and gage calibration experience
• Metallurgy basics and heat treat testing
• Problems solving capabilities (especially related to manufacturing)
• Knowledge of GD&T and SPC
• Product and performance testing
• Willing/able to learn to operate and maintain various equipment at an acceptable level with an emphasis on quality, IATF 16949 standard, ISO 14001, safety/environmental, 5S and productivity
• Ability to understand and demonstrate standard work and support company policy
• Proficient communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a team environmental and be flexible

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work shift as assigned and overtime is required, as needed.
• Will be required to do the following throughout the shift: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity.
• May be required to lift during shift up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields.