Quality Technician I

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor in Frankfort, Kentucky is seeking a Quality Technician to perform routine quality inspections across the production process, verifying product dimensions and compliance with established standards.

You will calibrate equipment, audit workstations, document findings, and support corrective actions while partnering with Production to minimize disruption and uphold safety policies.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of quality experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to create and maintain inspection reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality inspections throughout the production process, including in-process and final product inspections.
• Perform equipment calibrations, workstation audits, and quality checks.
• Investigate quality issues and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Develop, complete, and maintain accurate daily inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products to verify compliance with standards.
• Identify and report quality defects, nonconformances, and anomalies to supervision.
• Document quality defects, corrective actions, and recurring issues to support CI.
• Train teammates regarding quality issues and inspection practices.
• Partner with Production to perform inspections and testing efficiently with minimal production disruption.
• Maintain accurate quality records per procedures.
• Support corrective and preventive actions and verify effectiveness.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

The Quality Technician is responsible for conducting routine quality inspections throughout the production process, including in-process and final product inspections, to ensure products meet established quality standards and specifications. This position utilizes a variety of precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify product dimensions, workmanship, and compliance with applicable requirements. The Quality Technician is also responsible for performing equipment calibrations, workstation audits, and quality checks, identifying discrepancies or nonconforming conditions, and supporting corrective actions to maintain consistent product quality.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Investigate quality issues and perform and document Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct daily quality audits across various production departments to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Develop, complete, and maintain accurate daily inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products to verify compliance with established quality and safety standards.
• Ensure products meet company specifications, customer requirements, drawings, and applicable quality standards.
• Identify and promptly report quality defects, nonconformances, and other anomalies to the appropriate Supervisor.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality control processes, inspection methods, and overall product quality.
• Document quality defects, corrective actions, and recurring issues to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Train and provide guidance to teammates regarding identified quality issues, proper inspection practices, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Production to perform required inspections and testing efficiently while minimizing unnecessary disruptions to production.
• Maintain accurate and organized quality records in accordance with company procedures.
• Support corrective and preventive actions and follow up to verify effectiveness, as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess proficiency with MS Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Relevant Quality experience of 2–3 years.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace