Quality Technician - Production

Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLC; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLC in Missouri seeks a Quality Technician to ensure products meet internal standards, customer specs, and regulatory requirements. You will inspect materials and components at receiving, welding, machining, and assembly stages in a fast-paced metal manufacturing environment.

You will document results, support root-cause and corrective actions, calibrate equipment, and participate in ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality systems while partnering with production to improve quality

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 8D, SPC, and 5 Whys.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools for inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final quality inspections in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Inspect raw materials and finished components using precision measuring tools.
• Conduct testing to verify conformance to engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify nonconforming material and support root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Partner with production teams to strengthen quality performance across manufacturing operations.
• Support ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality system requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection and testing equipment.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Read & interpret drawings

8D, SPC, 5 Whys

Precision measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Van-Am is a precision manufacturing company serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers with a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. We operate in a structured manufacturing environment where quality is built into every process, from receiving through final inspection.

The Quality Technician ensures that products meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role supports production by inspecting materials and components at multiple stages of the manufacturing process, including receiving, welding, machining, and assembly.

• Perform in-process and final quality inspections in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Inspect raw materials and finished components using precision measuring tools.
• Conduct testing to verify conformance to engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify nonconforming material and support root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Partner with production teams to strengthen quality performance across manufacturing operations.
• Support ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality system requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection and testing equipment.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• High school diploma or GED required; Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 8D, SPC, and 5 Whys.
• Fast-paced manufacturing floor with frequent movement throughout production areas.

If you are detail-oriented and committed to delivering consistent quality in a structured manufacturing setting, we encourage you to apply.

As a federal government contractor, Van-Am Tool & Engineering is required to maintain a drug‑free workplace under the Drug‑Free Workplace Act. As part of the hiring process, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must undergo a pre‑employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana, regardless of state legalization. Testing is conducted after a job offer is extended, and results are kept confidential. Van-Am complies with all applicable Federal, State (including Missouri and Iowa), and DOT regulations, where relevant.

Van-Am is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.