Quality Technician - Entry-US-2nd Shift

Kennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader with over 85 years of experience. Job Summary The Quality Technician covers the quality department functions on the manufacturing floor, performing metallurgical, dimensional, and visual certification inspections and process audits. This position works 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 3 pm–11 pm. Key Job Responsibilities Perform metallurgical, dimensional, and visual inspection for customer certification orders or quality‑critical inspection requirements using gauges and lab equipment. Conduct both nondestructive and destructive examinations and quality control (QC) inspections on products, materials, components, parts, etc., at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with established quality standards. Record results of inspections as required. Analyze internal microstructure of a product to determine grain uniformity, porosity, anomalies, or contamination to certify or non‑conform furnace heats. Complete product and process audits as defined by the quality department. Support the quality and quality engineering (QE) functions as required. Understand and meet scrap and complaint reduction goals while contributing to RCCA/CAPA. Write and revise metallurgical and dimensional inspection procedures and standard work instructions. Perform Operator Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection (CLI). Capture and analyze statistical data from processes to confirm compliance with established standards or identify deviations. Perform in‑process inspections of inserts and physical property inspections as needed. Conduct customer certification inspections using defined inspection equipment, including manual gauges, OGP, and Keyence vision systems. This may also include sorting and rework when deemed necessary to support on‑time product shipment. Assist with SAP transaction support for quality operations, such as MRB processes and purchase orders for outside services (sorting, calibration, etc.). Perform daily work based on the structure and needs of the Quality group. Assist with material handling (material transfer, fixture loading, physical scrap of material, etc.). Perform specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g., product inspection, research support, skilled trade). Must read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints to understand product specifications. Understand concepts of grain flow, microstructure, and physical property testing. Identify physical properties and microstructure issues with powder test samples and production inserts. Determine the insert type to properly evaluate grade specifications and disposition of in‑process or finished product. Review out‑of-specification features with the Corporate Grade Champion. Have a base knowledge of SAP or be willing to be trained in the application. Interpret process documents and audit processes to requirements, openly communicating findings. Education, Work Experience, & Skills High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to use required computer software, including but not limited to SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). 3–5 years of experience required. Requires vocational training or equivalent industry experience. Must properly use gauges and measurement devices that determine compliance to drawings and product specifications. Must retrieve and read drawings. Must read and understand insert identification chart, routings, and operating procedures. Must be familiar and able to properly interpret insert defect criteria. Follow procedures/work instructions for conducting customer certifications, inspections of physical properties, and furnace heat approval. Use procedures and control plans to audit the work being completed on the production floor. Apply experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise. Work within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods. Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr