Quality Technician

Description

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Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real‑world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

The Quality Technician I performs basic inspection and testing activities to ensure incoming materials, in‑process production, and finished products meet customer and company specifications. This role works under close supervision and supports quality assurance processes within a manufacturing environment.

• Measure and visually inspect parts to verify conformance to specifications
• Approve incoming materials, in process production, and finished goods based on documented standards.
• Document inspection results in reports and logs
• Initiate non‑conformance reports as directed
• Communicate required adjustments to Production Supervisor
• Maintain measurement equipment by following operating instructions and verifying calibration status
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support ISO
  9001 quality system requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Associate degree or technical certificate preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 0–2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read blueprints and use tape measures, calipers, and micrometers
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

• Upholds Safety & Quality Standards.
• Embodies Esprit de Corps.
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Conveys Integrity, Trust & Professionalism
• Executes with Excellence & Velocity

• Between facilities as needed.

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans