Quality Technician - Precision Metrology & Process Control

The Timken Company; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement with company match

10 paid holidays per year + paid time‑

Paid parental leave at one year of 서비스

Employee discounts on products and'

Job summary

The Timken Company in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking a Quality Technician for the Night Shift to ensure all materials, components, and finished products meet strict quality standards. You will perform inspections, calibration, and analysis to keep equipment and processes production-ready, supporting rapid containment and corrective actions as needed.

You will work with cross-functional teams, follow PPE and safety procedures, and contribute to PPAP, MRB, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety rules and regulations.
• Follow all Quality Procedures and Control Plans specific to this job.
• Perform product, process, and incoming material inspections using visual methods, precision gauging, metrology equipment, and advanced measurement techniques.
• Conduct complex dimensional, metallurgical, hardness, and cleanliness testing to verify conformance to internal, customer, and aerospace specifications.
• Support operations by serving as the first point of contact for quality-related issues, assisting with GO/NO-GO decisions, and facilitating immediate containment and response activities.
• Execute root-cause analysis for scrap, rework, and nonconforming product, and assist in developing and documenting corrective actions.
• Maintain, calibrate, and set up precision measurement tools, gauges, and metrology equipment, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation within gauge management systems.
• Review purchase order requirements, supplier certifications, and material documentation to confirm compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain quality records, including inspection data, serial number logs, calibration results, FAIR/PPAP documentation, and certification archives.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of MRB, PPAP, FAIR, OQA, and other product-conformance measurement activities.
• Support Quality Engineers, DSQRs, and Operations teams with investigations, data analysis, CAR/PAR activities, and customer complaint resolution.
• Identify, lead, or support continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing scrap, rework, and process variation within assigned flowpaths.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, internal specifications, and aerospace standards to ensure accurate inspection and evaluation of components.
• Maintain compliance with QMS procedures, support internal audits, and contribute to plant-wide quality initiatives and daily quality team assignments.
• Uphold customer-focused practices by preventing the flow of nonconforming product or information and ensuring timely communication of quality risks.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Timken Company in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking a Quality Technician for the Night Shift to ensure all materials, components, and finished products meet strict quality standards. You will perform inspections, calibration, and analysis to keep equipment and processes production-ready, supporting rapid containment and corrective actions as needed.

You will work with cross-functional teams, follow PPE and safety procedures, and contribute to PPAP, MRB, and quality improvement initiatives.