Quality Technician: Inspections & Process Improvement

Kelvion; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our Quality Team in Paducah, KY. You will perform incoming inspections to prevent non-conforming parts from entering production, support the Quality Management System, and assist with process audits and quality objectives.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3–5 years in manufacturing, knowledge of AAR M-1003 standards, and proficiency with measurement tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or familiarity with AAR M-1003 standards is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform local deliveries to customer and pick-ups from local vendors.
• Initiate and maintains tool program.
• Assist in determining root cause for quality problems.
• Assist in issuing corrective actions for non-conforming material.
• Audit internal processes for conformance.
• Perform inspections on manufactured products, works in process and finishing goods, to ensure procedures are being followed and the products meet the specified standards.
• Initiate “Quality Alerts” when non-conformances are identified.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing, 6S Kaizen events, and workplace organization.
• Ensure inspection records and reports are kept in a timely manner.
• Build and retain local customer relationships for quality needs.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical problem-solving

Statistical concepts

Read prints/drawings

Inspect using gauges/micrometers

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma

AAR M-1003 knowledge

3-5 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Gauges & micrometers

Job description

Kelvion is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our Quality Team in Paducah, KY. You will perform incoming inspections to prevent non-conforming parts from entering production, support the Quality Management System, and assist with process audits and quality objectives.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3–5 years in manufacturing, knowledge of AAR M-1003 standards, and proficiency with measurement tools.