Technical Quality Control Technician - First Shift

Air Products; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products Rotoflow, a leading turbomachinery OEM in Bethlehem, PA, seeks a Technical Quality Control Technician for first shift. You will perform inspections on turbomachinery components, prepare records, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires reading drawings, applying GD&T, and using precision tools. Join a team that values safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork across functions to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical training preferred.
• Experience in precision inspection in engineered-to-order manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ASME and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• SAP or MRP experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, receiving, and final inspections to verify process control and product conformity.
• Inspect machinery components and assemblies on planned, periodic, or sampling basis.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports and test records to support traceability and customer requirements.
• Apply inspection methods including visual, dimensional, dye penetrant, weld inspection, and pressure testing.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T

ASME & ISO 9001

SAP/MRP

Education

High school diploma

Technical/associate degree preferred

Tools

CMM operation

Calipers & micrometers

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world‑scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible

Rotoflow, an Air Products Business, is seeking a first‑shift Technical Quality Control Technician, Monday through Friday from 6:25 a.m. to 2:25 p.m., at our Rotoflow headquarters in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

This position is best suited for a quality‑focused technician who can combine hands‑on inspection capability with strong documentation discipline, practical manufacturing judgment, and a commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. The role supports the inspection of new and reverse‑engineered turbomachinery parts and components in accordance with high‑level safety policies and procedures, manufacturing methods, applicable codes and standards, and the ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System.

Rotoflow is a full‑service turbomachinery OEM with more than 75 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, servicing, rerating, upgrading, repairing, and troubleshooting standard and custom‑engineered cryogenic and warm gas centrifugal turbomachinery for global markets including industrial gases, petrochemicals, and hydrocarbons.

Why Join Rotoflow

• Contribute to the growth of a world‑class turbomachinery design, manufacturing, and service business.
• Leverage deep technical expertise across Rotoflow while continuing to expand personal technical capability.
• Collaborate with highly motivated teams across sales, product management, execution, engineering, purchasing, aftermarket services, and manufacturing.
• Support a wide variety of manufacturing and inspection activities with varying technical complexity and scope.
• See the impact of quality work through improved execution, customer satisfaction, and continued business growth.
• Develop professionally through increasing responsibility, exposure to complex equipment, and opportunities for continued career growth.
• Be part of Air Products, an established and growing company with a proven track record of stability and sustained profitable growth.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply manufacturing drawings, inspection plans, specifications, standards, codes, and written procedures in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills related to quality issues in complex, engineered‑to‑order manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of ASME requirements and ISO 9001 certified Quality Management Systems, with the ability to support consistent compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to apply it during dimensional inspection.
• Proficient use of manual measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and related precision inspection tools.
• Experience with CMM operation and/or programming is preferred.
• Strong understanding of nonconformance identification, documentation, containment, disposition, and corrective‑action support.
• Experience using SAP, MRP, or comparable business systems to review work orders, inspection requirements, material status, and quality documentation.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Perform in‑process, receiving, and final inspections to verify process control, equipment capability, product conformity, and overall product integrity.
• Inspect machinery components, equipment, assemblies on a planned, periodic, or sampling basis.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, check sheets, test records, and other quality documentation to support traceability and customer requirements.
• Perform quality control inspections related to the fabrication, machining, assembly, and testing of complex turbomachinery components and welded pressure‑containing equipment.
• Apply inspection methods including visual inspection, dimensional inspection, dye penetrant inspection, visual weld inspection, pneumatic and hydrostatic pressure testing, and magnetic particle inspection, as applicable.
• Maintain responsibility for gage control, including inventory, replacement planning, measurement capability, calibration frequency, accuracy, and traceability.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconformances clearly and support timely resolution with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality leadership.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on improving production flow, inspection effectiveness, documentation accuracy, and overall QC efficiency.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A technical, trade school, or associate degree coursework in a related field is preferred but is not required.
• Minimum of 3 years of consistent quality inspection or quality manufacturing experience is required; experience in precision machining, heavy fabrication, pressure vessels, or engineered‑to‑order equipment is strongly preferred.
• Quality related certifications such as AWS CWI, API, NDT, ASQ, or equivalent credentials are preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with SAP, MRP, or comparable software is required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, inspection requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong time management skills, sound judgment, and excellent attention to detail in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document findings and communicate quality concerns professionally.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and support production schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Strong safety focus and willingness to follow all site safety procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Reliable, dependable, organized, and able to work with a high level of accountability and professionalism.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform work in a manufacturing shop environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a union environment.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
• Availability to work first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:25 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
• Flexibility to work overtime as business needs require.

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran‑friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world‑leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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