Quality Technician - (1st shift)

Location: New Kensington, PA 15068

About the role

The Quality Technician I will ensure product and process standards are met through incoming, in‑process, and final inspection of product, as well as maintaining quality records. The position reports directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is part of Innomotics, an industry‑leading supplier of motors and drive systems with more than 150 years of engineering expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection on material, in‑process and/or final inspection of product.
• Document inspection results, acceptance, rejection and other dispositions.
• Enter basic data into applicable databases (SAP and/or Catsweb).
• Represent the Quality Department on cross‑functional teams/meetings.
• Conduct housekeeping and 5S activities to keep the work area orderly, accessible, and safe for employees and customer traffic.
• Assist in supplier/customer visits for source inspection, quality audits, witness tests, and determining supplier acceptance.
• Initiate and lead process‑improvement projects and provide guidance to resolve factory issues, aiming to reduce DPUs (Defects Per Unit) on the floor.
• Own and manage specific quality processes, including data analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 3 years electrical/mechanical experience.
• Ability to read and understand basic mechanical/electrical blueprints, procedures, and work instructions for VFD inspections.
• Proficiency with measurement tools required for inspections.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Basic math and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic navigation skills in SAP.
• Experience with validation of trace, part set‑up, inspection plans, confirming drives, and validating part shortages.
• IPC 610/620 certification is a plus.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $19.93 to $24.92, with the actual wage depending on budget, candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications.
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Matching 401(k) with immediate employer match.
• Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Career development opportunities.
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Paid parental leave.