Quality Technician - Experienced

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 10,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2019. Learn more at . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title: Experienced Quality Technician

Location: Roanoke Rapids, NC

Shift: Third/Night’s

Job Summary:

This position maintains the operational effectiveness of the Roanoke Rapids quality labs and determines the dimensional and visual acceptance. Quality lab technician will perform lab measurement on inserts and report findings to quality management. Quality technician are also responsible for calibration, inspection, maintenance of equipment as well as other projects.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Perform dimensional and visual measurements using comparators, Keyence’s, hard gages, and other equipment.
• Perform Calibration and maintain and upkeep Calibration software
• May include in process inspections of inserts
• May include internal auditing of processes
• Ability to read and follow dimensions and directions found on a part print
• Perform Cp. and Cpk. measurements for certification process
• Ability to understand process routing.
• Conduct special testing/analysis to support plant problem solving and testing on specific engineering projects.
• Interface with equipment venders as needed
• Has the ability to work with SAP and data entry
• Maintain timely and accurate records.
• Coordination, communication, and organization are vitally important to the success of the position
• Position reports directly to the Quality Manager but has significant interaction with all departments
• Job is diverse in nature with self-motivation important to success

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Gage Calibration and Maintenance
• Must be able to use required computer software (including but not limited to) SAP, Microsoft Office, and Gagetrak
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Vocational training or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Must be able to effectively use gages and measurement devices that determine compliance to drawing and product specifications. Must be able to retrieve and read drawings.
• Must be able to read and understand insert identification chart, routings, and operating procedures. Must be familiar and able to properly interpret insert defect criteria.
• Follows procedures/work instructions for conducting customer certifications.
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.

To be considered for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the US (excluding Optional Practice Testing) and not require sponsorship now or in the future

As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.