Quality Technician- Arcade

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing; Town of Arcade (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel & O’Brien Manufacturing in Arcade, NY is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure stainless steel components meet exacting standards. You’ll work with Production and Engineering to identify issues, investigate causes, and drive process improvements.

You’ll perform first article, in-process, and final inspections, program and operate a CMM, read drawings and GD&T, and document results while collaborating across teams to resolve quality concerns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience inspecting stainless steel components and assemblies.
• Experience programming and operating a CMM.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Familiarity with weld inspection and surface finish requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication of findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections of fabricated stainless steel components and assemblies.
• Inspect welds, surface finishes, and dimensions against drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Program and operate a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for dimensional inspections.
• Read engineering drawings, work instructions, and GD&T requirements.
• Record inspection results, maintain quality documentation, and report nonconformances.
• Help investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and support corrective actions.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve concerns and improve quality.

Skills

Inspection experience

CMM operation

GD&T reading

Attention to detail

Communication of findings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMM programming

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Quality Technician

Use your inspection and CMM skills to help build stainless steel products that meet exacting standards. At Steel & O’Brien Manufacturing, you’ll do more than check finished parts. You’ll work with Production and Engineering to identify quality issues, investigate their causes, and improve the process. Learn more at steelobrien.com.

What you’ll do

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections of fabricated stainless steel components and assemblies.
• Inspect welds, surface finishes, and dimensions against drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Program and operate a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for dimensional inspections.
• Read engineering drawings, work instructions, and GD&T requirements.
• Record inspection results, maintain quality documentation, and report nonconformances.
• Help investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and support corrective actions.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve concerns and improve quality.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience inspecting fabricated stainless steel components and assemblies.
• Experience programming and operating a CMM.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T and use precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gages.
• Familiarity with weld inspection, surface finish requirements, and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable work habits, and the ability to communicate findings clearly.

Work environment

This role works in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and involves extended periods of standing and walking, exposure to noise and varying temperatures, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

We value teamwork, respectful communication, and people who speak up with ideas to improve how we work.

Attendance Requirements:

Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.

Accommodations:

Essential functions of this position may include but are not limited to lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, carrying objects, ascending/descending stairs and commuting to work location. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request the accommodation during the interview process.

Salary Range:

$21/hour - $25/hour with 2% bonus

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time

Shift First

Position Quality Technician- Arcade

Division Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Steel & O'Brien - Arcade