Quality Technician I: Process Improvement & Training

SWPC; Maryville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Drug Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Smith & Wesson in Maryville, TN seeks a Quality Control Technician to develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing quality processes in line with product specs. You will lead calibration, inspection, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating production launches for new or revised products.

The role emphasizes problem resolution, project management and training of QC staff in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or ASQ certification in technical/engineering field.
• 1–3 years in quality control manufacturing (preferred).
• Proficient with Word and Excel; GageTrak experience preferred.
• Familiar with inspection equipment and GD&T.
• Strong English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate calibration and routine instrument maintenance.
• Inspect components using CMM, calipers, micrometers, and vision scope.
• Evaluate inspection results for specification compliance.
• Perform First Article inspection interpreting drawings with GD&T.
• Identify Lean opportunities for process improvement.
• Train QC technicians and temporary staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GageTrak

CMM programming

Vision System

GD&T

SPC

CNC knowledge

Excel

English communication

Education

Associate's Degree or ASQ Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

GageTrak

Job description

Smith & Wesson in Maryville, TN seeks a Quality Control Technician to develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing quality processes in line with product specs. You will lead calibration, inspection, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating production launches for new or revised products.

The role emphasizes problem resolution, project management and training of QC staff in a dynamic manufacturing environment.