Quality Technician

Who We Are

Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Product Discounts
• Service Awards

Revised on:

8/14/2026

Maryville, TN

This position will be 1st shift:
Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. The starting pay for this position is $22.00 per hour.

Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. The position will recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls. It will also coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training.

• Associates Degree in Technical or Engineering related field or ASQ Certification
• 1-3 years in quality control Manufacturing (preferred)

• Proficient with computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel;
  Gage Trak experience preferred
• FA plate experience
• CMM, Vision System programming to current ASME Y14.5 2009 specs.
• Familiarity with routine instrumentation, inspection and calibration of equipment
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) a plus
• Strong knowledge of GD&T
• CNC knowledge a plus
• Ability to build solid working relationships that enhance collaboration and cooperation with others.
• Ability to prioritize daily/weekly work assignments to meet goals.
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail
• Must have a good command of the English language and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, statistical tools and related software

• Facilitate calibration and routine daily/weekly instrument maintenance to ensure accuracy of results.
• Perform inspection of component parts using a variety of inspection and measurement tools such as optical comparators, calipers, micrometers, CMM and vision scope.
• Evaluate inspection results for compliance to specification.
• Perform First Article inspection of parts by interpreting drawings which include GD&T.
• Recognize problems that might affect the quality or integrity of the product and communicate problems.
• Identify Lean manufacturing opportunities for continuous process improvement and suggest alternatives and solutions to problems.
• Initiate changes to current Inspection Procedures.
• Train other QC technicians and/ or temporary technicians.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

NOTE:

This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

• Works in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

NOTE:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient…