Senior Quality Lab Technician – 3rd Shift

Kennametal; Weldon (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Technician to maintain laboratory measurement integrity and report findings to Quality Management.

The role includes calibration, inspection of inserts, and data entry in SAP, with responsibilities across multiple departments. The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, and GageTrak, and 1–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform gage calibration and maintenance.
• Be proficient in required computer software, including SAP, Microsoft Office, and GageTrak.
• Have 1–3 years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Have vocational training or equivalent industry experience (preferred).
• Effectively use gages and measurement devices to verify compliance with drawings and product specifications, and retrieve and interpret engineering drawings.
• Read and understand insert identification charts, process routings, and operating procedures, and properly interpret insert defect criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual measurements using comparators, Keyence systems, hard gages, and other equipment.
• Perform calibration and maintain calibration software.
• Perform in-process inspections of inserts, as needed.
• Conduct internal process audits, as needed.
• Read and interpret dimensions and instructions from part prints.
• Perform Cp and Cpk measurements for the certification process.
• Understand process routing.
• Conduct special testing and analysis to support plant problem-solving efforts and engineering projects.
• Interface with equipment vendors, as needed.
• Work with SAP and perform data entry.
• Maintain timely and accurate records.
• Demonstrate strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills.
• Report directly to the Quality Manager while interacting extensively with all departments.
• Work effectively in a diverse environment where self-motivation is essential to success.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

GageTrak

Job description

Kennametal Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Technician to maintain laboratory measurement integrity and report findings to Quality Management.

The role includes calibration, inspection of inserts, and data entry in SAP, with responsibilities across multiple departments. The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, and GageTrak, and 1–3 years of related experience.