Quality Technician II - 2nd Shift

Keel; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Quality Technician II in Goose Creek, South Carolina. This full-time position involves performing inspections and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree or equivalent experience, along with 2–5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong skills in blueprint reading and precision measurement tools are required, alongside a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years in quality inspection within manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections with minimal supervision.
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Manage non-conformance reports.
• Maintain detailed inspection documentation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement tools

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree or technical school certification

2–5 years of quality inspection experience

Job description

Description

The Quality Technician II independently performs inspection and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with customer and company standards. This role contributes to root cause investigations and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections with minimal supervision
• Interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Initiate and manage non-conformance reports
• Contribute to root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Communicate quality concerns and required adjustments to Production Supervisors
• Ensure measurement equipment calibration and coordinate repairs as needed
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of ISO9001 standards
• Participate in internal audits
• Support process improvement initiatives
• Maintain detailed inspection documentation

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or technical school certification; or equivalent experience
• 2–5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in blueprint reading and use of precision measurement tools
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing preferred
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Physical Requirements

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Competencies

• Upholds Safety & Quality Standards.
• Embodies Esprit de Corps.
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Conveys Integrity, Trust & Professionalism
• Executes with Excellence & Velocity

Work Environment

Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles – eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area. All Keel locations are tobacco free where appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Keel provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, status as a protected veteran or spouse thereof, height, weight, marital or familial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Keel complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Keel has facilities. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Keel will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, job assignment, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, or rates of pay, benefits, and selection for training. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Keel where appropriate. Management retains the right to add to, or change, the responsibilities and/or duties of this position at any time including the elimination of this position. The team member understands that his/her job description is for operational purposes and is not intended to be an employment contract. The employment relationship remains “at-will.”