Quality Technician - Experienced-US

WIDIA; Weldon (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Technician for the Roanoke Rapids Quality Labs. The role ensures dimensional and visual acceptance of inserts, calibrates and maintains equipment, and supports engineering projects.

The incumbent reports to the Quality Manager and collaborates across departments. Responsibilities include GMP-aligned inspections, data entry in SAP, and ensuring records are accurate.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform gage calibration and maintenance.
• Be proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office, and GageTrak.
• Have 1–3 years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Have vocational training or equivalent industry experience (preferred).
• Effectively use gauges and measurement devices to verify drawings and product specifications.
• Read and understand insert ID charts, process routings, and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual measurements using comparators and gages.
• Perform calibration and maintain calibration software.
• Conduct in-process inspections of inserts, as needed.
• Conduct internal process audits, as needed.
• Read and interpret dimensions from part prints.
• Perform Cp and Cpk measurements for certification.
• Understand process routing and related procedures.
• Conduct testing to support problem-solving and engineering projects.
• Interface with equipment vendors as needed.
• Work with SAP and perform data entry.
• Maintain timely and accurate records.
• Demonstrate strong coordination and organizational skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Gage measurement interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

GageTrak

Job description

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Quality Technician - Experienced

Shift: 3rd Shift Monday-- Friday 10:45pm-7:15am

Job Summary

This position maintains the operational effectiveness of the Roanoke Rapids Quality Labs and determines dimensional and visual acceptance. The Quality Lab Technician performs laboratory measurements on inserts and reports findings to Quality Management. The Quality Technician is also responsible for the calibration, inspection, and maintenance of equipment, as well as other projects.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual measurements using comparators, Keyence systems, hard gages, and other equipment.
• Perform calibration and maintain calibration software.
• Perform in-process inspections of inserts, as needed.
• Conduct internal process audits, as needed.
• Read and interpret dimensions and instructions from part prints.
• Perform Cp and Cpk measurements for the certification process.
• Understand process routing.
• Conduct special testing and analysis to support plant problem-solving efforts and engineering projects.
• Interface with equipment vendors, as needed.
• Work with SAP and perform data entry.
• Maintain timely and accurate records.
• Demonstrate strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills.
• Report directly to the Quality Manager while interacting extensively with all departments.
• Work effectively in a diverse environment where self-motivation is essential to success.

Education, Work Experience, Skills & Certificates

• Must have a high school diploma
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform gage calibration and maintenance.
• Be proficient in required computer software, including SAP, Microsoft Office, and GageTrak.
• Have 1–3 years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Have vocational training or equivalent industry experience (preferred).
• Effectively use gages and measurement devices to verify compliance with drawings and product specifications, and retrieve and interpret engineering drawings.
• Read and understand insert identification charts, process routings, and operating procedures, and properly interpret insert defect criteria.
• Follow procedures and work instructions for conducting customer certifications.
• Apply experience and skills to complete assigned work within the area of expertise.
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures and established scientific methods.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer